Explore the Family Name Theile
The meaning of Theile
North German: 1. variant of Theel. 2. altered form of Thiele. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Theile in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Theile has seen a slight surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 52,500 and had a count of 371 people with the surname. By 2010, the rank had only slightly improved to 52,482, but the count had increased by 6.47% to 395 individuals. Despite the increase in the number of people with the surname, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, signifying that while the count of people bearing the surname Theile grew, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #52,482 | 0.03% |
| Count | 371 | 395 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Theile
In terms of ethnicity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with the surname Theile identify as White, with their percentage standing at 97.84% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.70% in 2010. In the same period, there has been a minor emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity, each making up 1.52% of those with the surname Theile in 2010. It's important to note that certain data points were suppressed for privacy reasons, ensuring no specific individuals can be identified.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 95.7% | -2.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |