Explore the Family Name Thayn
The meaning of Thayn
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thayn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thayn saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 64,385 in 2000 and climbed to the 57,372nd spot by the end of the decade, marking an increase of 10.89 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 289 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, which translates to a growth rate of 22.84 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Thayn increased by 9.09 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #57,372 | 10.89% |
| Count | 289 | 355 | 22.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thayn
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Thayn, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly identified as White, showing a slight increase from 93.08 percent in 2000 to 94.08 percent in 2010. During the same period, Hispanic ownership of the surname Thayn decreased by 11.81 percent, falling from 4.15 percent to 3.66 percent. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races bearing the surname Thayn in 2010. However, a small percentage (1.97 percent) of individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, up from none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 94.08% | 1.07% |
| Hispanic | 4.15% | 3.66% | -11.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |