Explore the Family Name Thayne
The meaning of Thayne
Scottish (Fife) and English (Norfolk): variant of Thain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thayne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thayne has witnessed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Thayne ranked 34,554th in terms of popularity and rose to 33,990th by 2010, marking an improvement of 1.63%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 620 in 2000 to 669 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 7.9%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.23 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #33,990 | 1.63% |
| Count | 620 | 669 | 7.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thayne
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Thayne surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White remained relatively stable, nudging up slightly from 91.29% to 91.33%. Those reporting Hispanic ethnicity increased by 9.79%, moving from 6.13% to 6.73%. On the other hand, the proportion of Thaynes identifying with two or more races decreased somewhat from 1.61% to 1.35%, a drop of 16.15%. There were no recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.29% | 91.33% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 6.13% | 6.73% | 9.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.35% | -16.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |