Explore the Family Name Tharrington
The meaning of Tharrington
English: variant of Thorington.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tharrington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tharrington had a minor dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 28,433 in 2000 and fell slightly to 28,856 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.49%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Tharrington surname increased from 790 in 2000 to 824 in 2010, which translates to a 4.3% growth. However, when compared to the overall population, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,433 | #28,856 | -1.49% |
| Count | 790 | 824 | 4.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tharrington
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Tharrington identified as White or Black in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Whites reduced slightly from 73.16% in 2000 to 71.97% in 2010, whereas the Black population dipped from 24.81% to 23.91%. Individuals identifying as two or more races saw an increase, growing from 1.01% to 1.21%, indicating a 19.80% change over the decade. The Hispanic population also experienced a rise from 0% to 2.43%. No changes were recorded for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native populations throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.16% | 71.97% | -1.63% |
| Black | 24.81% | 23.91% | -3.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.21% | 19.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |