Explore the Family Name Thee
The meaning of Thee
North German: variant of Thede.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Thee' saw a marginal increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008 in terms of popularity and increased to 63,524 by 2010, marking a 0.76% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 291 to 314 during this period, an increase of 7.9%. However, when it comes to its proportion per 100,000 people, it remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #63,524 | 0.76% |
| Count | 291 | 314 | 7.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thee
As for ethnic identity distribution among individuals bearing the surname 'Thee', data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of 'Thee' bearers identified as White, although there was a decrease from 92.10% in 2000 to 82.80% in 2010. Notably, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander skyrocketed from 1.72% to 11.46%, demonstrating a 566.28% change. Those identifying as Black emerged on the chart in 2010 with 1.59%, while the Hispanic population decreased by 16.57%. The category of those identifying with two or more races disappeared altogether in 2010, and no one identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 82.8% | -10.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.72% | 11.46% | 566.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.44% | 2.87% | -16.57% |
| Black | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |