Explore the Family Name Theune
The meaning of Theune
German: variant of Thöne, from Thönissen (see Theunissen). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Ehrhardt.
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How common is the last name Theune in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Theune has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,676th most popular, but by 2010, it dropped to 69,793rd. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 277 in 2000 to 281 in 2010. Despite the change in rank and count, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #69,793 | -4.67% |
| Count | 277 | 281 | 1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Theune
Discussing the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Theune, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White, accounting for 94.22% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.73% in 2010. A small percentage (2.89% in 2000 and 2.14% in 2010) identified as Black. There were also a few who identified with two or more races in 2000, but that number was reduced to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.22% | 95.73% | 1.6% |
| Black | 2.89% | 2.14% | -25.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |