Explore the Family Name Thawley

The meaning of Thawley

English (Warwickshire and Derbyshire): variant of Thorley.

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How common is the last name Thawley in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Thawley has experienced a modest dip in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Thawley was ranked 72,905th in terms of frequency, with approximately 248 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, this rank slipped to 79,598, representing a decline of 9.18 percent, and the count fell slightly to 239, a decrease of 3.63 percent. This change also resulted in a reduction of the proportion of Thawleys per 100,000 people from 0.09 to 0.08, marking an 11.11 percent drop.

20002010Change
Rank#72,905#79,598-9.18%
Count248239-3.63%
Proportion per 100k0.090.08-11.11%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thawley

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Thawley, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to White individuals. In 2000, a significant 98.39 percent of those with the Thawley surname were White. This percentage decreased slightly by 2010, coming down to 95.82 percent, indicating a 2.61 percent change. Although the Thawley surname had zero association with Hispanic ethnicity in 2000, by 2010, it showed a 2.93 percent affiliation. Meanwhile, other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races, saw no representation among Thawleys during these years.

20002010Change
White98.39%95.82%-2.61%
Hispanic0%2.93%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%