Explore the Family Name Thelander
The meaning of Thelander
Swedish: ornamental or habitational name from the element Thel- of uncertain meaning (perhaps derived from a placename element such as Täll- from tall ‘pine tree’) + the suffix -ander, derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’. Compare Telander. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Fredrik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thelander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Thelander has seen minor changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname moved slightly from 42,604 in 2000 to 42,640 in 2010, indicating a negligible drop of 0.08%. However, the count or number of individuals with the Thelander surname increased by 6.05%, from 479 people in 2000 to 508 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.56% over this decade, showing that while the count increased, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #42,640 | -0.08% |
| Count | 479 | 508 | 6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thelander
The ethnic identity associated with the Thelander surname also showed some shifts over this ten-year period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with the Thelander name were White (94.57%), followed by a small percentage who identified as Hispanic (3.76%). By 2010, the percentage of Thelanders identifying as White had dropped slightly to 93.50%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased to 4.33%. Notably, in 2010, for the first time, a small portion (1.18%) reported belonging to two or more races. There were no Thelanders who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 93.5% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 4.33% | 15.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |