Explore the Family Name Thate
The meaning of Thate
North German: probably a variant of Thaden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thate in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it appears that the surname 'Thate' is not particularly common in the United States. In 2000, this surname ranked 55,003rd in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 63,873rd spot – a decrease of about 16.13 percent over the decade. The actual count of people with the 'Thate' surname also diminished during this period from 350 to 312, marking a decrement of approximately 10.86 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 people decreased by 15.38 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #63,873 | -16.13% |
| Count | 350 | 312 | -10.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thate
As for the ethnic identity associated with the 'Thate' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (97.71 percent) of those bearing this surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure had slightly declined to 95.83 percent. On the other hand, there was an appearance of diversity in the data with some Thates identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races by 2010, a shift not reflected in the 2000 data. There were no recorded instances of Thates who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 95.83% | -1.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |