Explore the Family Name Therrian
The meaning of Therrian
Altered form of French Terrien ‘owner of a farmland’ or of its altered form Therrien.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Therrian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Therrian has witnessed a slight decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,971st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 59,470th spot, marking a decrease of approximately 6.25%. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname remained almost unchanged, declining slightly from 342 to 340, or about 0.58%. The proportion of individuals with the last name Therrian per 100,000 also decreased by about 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #59,470 | -6.25% |
| Count | 342 | 340 | -0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Therrian
In terms of ethnicity, the data revealed that majority of those carrying the surname Therrian identified as White, with 92.11% in 2000 and 91.76% in 2010, experiencing a minimal reduction of about 0.38%. There was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic groups in either year. Hispanic representation saw an increase of 43.41%, rising from 2.05% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped slightly by 16.24%, as did the American Indian and Alaskan Native group by 14.15%. This data is according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.11% | 91.76% | -0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 3.51% | 2.94% | -16.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.94% | 43.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.05% | 1.76% | -14.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |