Explore the Family Name Thelusma
The meaning of Thelusma
Haitian (Thélusma): probably an altered form of Thélémaque (see Thelemaque).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thelusma in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Thelusma has increased significantly in the last decade. In 2000, Thelusma was ranked 57,406th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to 40,610th. This represents a change of approximately 29.26 percent. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 332 in 2000 to 538 in 2010, a substantial increase of 62.05 percent. The proportion of people named Thelusma per 100,000 also saw an increase of 50.0 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #40,610 | 29.26% |
| Count | 332 | 538 | 62.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.18 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thelusma
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Thelusma, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black rose from 86.75 percent to 94.98 percent—a 9.49 percent increase. However, the percentage of Thelusmas identifying as two or more races decreased by 63.80 percent, from 8.73 to 3.16 percent. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 3.61 to 1.30 percent, a decline of 63.99 percent. There were no Thelusmas who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.75% | 94.98% | 9.49% |
| Two or More Races | 8.73% | 3.16% | -63.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 1.3% | -63.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |