Explore the Family Name Theophile
The meaning of Theophile
French and West Indian (mainly Haiti, also Martinique and Guadeloupe) (Théophile): from the French personal name Théophile, from Latin Theophilus. This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Theophile in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Theophile has seen a significant increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 75,695 with a count of 237, representing 0.09 per 100,000 people in the population. By 2010, it had moved up to rank 54,864 with a count of 375, indicating 0.13 per 100,000 people. This represents an impressive 27.52% increase in rank and a 58.23% increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #54,864 | 27.52% |
| Count | 237 | 375 | 58.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Theophile
When looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Theophile, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals the majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as Black. This group saw a slight increase from 81.43% in 2000 to 84.80% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant decrease, falling from 5.91% to 2.93%. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals increased marginally from 8.44% to 10.13%, and those identifying as two or more races decreased by about half from 4.22% to 2.13%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.43% | 84.8% | 4.14% |
| White | 8.44% | 10.13% | 20.02% |
| Hispanic | 5.91% | 2.93% | -50.42% |
| Two or More Races | 4.22% | 2.13% | -49.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |