Explore the Family Name Thatch
The meaning of Thatch
English (Middlesex): occupational name from Middle English thach(e) ‘thatch’ (Old English thæc), for a thatcher (see Thatcher) or perhaps a nickname for someone with thick blonde hair resembling straw thatch. The pirate Blackbeard, whose name is often given as Edward Teach, was almost certainly Thatch. This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Thatch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Thatch" has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Thatch was ranked 31,848 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 33,410, marking a decrease of 4.9%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying the Thatch surname also slightly decreased during this period. The count went from 685 in 2000 to 683 in 2010, a marginal decline of 0.29%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 8.0%, falling from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,848 | #33,410 | -4.9% |
| Count | 685 | 683 | -0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thatch
In terms of ethnic identity, the Thatch surname shows diversity with changes noted over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Among those carrying the surname, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased dramatically from 1.61% in 2000 to 3.07% in 2010, an increase of 90.68%. There was also a rise in the Hispanic ethnicity from 1.75% to 2.93%, a 67.43% increase. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a rise of 27.33%. However, there were decreases among other identities. Those identifying as White declined by 3.94%, Black by 2.25%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 17.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.47% | 46.56% | -3.94% |
| Black | 45.69% | 44.66% | -2.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.61% | 3.07% | 90.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.93% | 67.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.05% | 27.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 0.73% | -17.05% |