Explore the Family Name Theaker
The meaning of Theaker
English (northern): occupational name from Middle English thekker ‘thatcher’ (an agent derivative of Old Norse thekja ‘to cover’). Compare Thacker, Thatcher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Theaker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Theaker has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,946th and by 2010, it had risen to 72,771st, indicating a 5.43% leap in rank. Similarly, the count of people bearing the surname also rose from 232 to 267, marking a 15.09% growth over the decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #72,771 | 5.43% |
| Count | 232 | 267 | 15.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Theaker
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Theaker. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no identified associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. Over the decade, however, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.98% to 95.51%, while those identifying as Hispanic emerged at 2.25% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 95.51% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |