Explore the Family Name Theus
The meaning of Theus
Dutch and North German: from a short form of the personal name Matheus or Matthäus (see Matthew).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Theus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Theus has seen a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, falling from 16,802 to 17,026. Despite this drop in rank, the total number of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 6.71%, from 1,564 to 1,669, during the same period. This indicates that while the surname may have dropped in comparative popularity, the actual count of people with this surname has grown.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,802 | #17,026 | -1.33% |
| Count | 1,564 | 1,669 | 6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.57 | -1.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Theus
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Theus, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black increased by 5.42%, making up 66.87% of those bearing the surname in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 9.89%, accounting for 27.14% of the population with this surname in 2010. The data also shows increases in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, but decreases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's worth mentioning that the data for certain ethnic identities was suppressed (marked with an "S") for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63.43% | 66.87% | 5.42% |
| White | 30.12% | 27.14% | -9.89% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% | 2.88% | -10% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.34% | 14.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0% | 0% |