Explore the Family Name Thew
The meaning of Thew
English (northern): 1. status name from Middle English thew(e), thow(e) (Old English thēow(a) ‘servant, serf’. 2. nickname for someone with good manners or character, from Middle English thew, thaw, northern Middle English thow ‘(good) behaviour’ (Old English thēaw and Northumbrian Old English thēow).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thew dropped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,342nd most popular surname and by 2010, it had fallen to the 35,993rd position, marking a decrease of 4.81%. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decrease from 624 to 623 during this period. Its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.7%, going from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #35,993 | -4.81% |
| Count | 624 | 623 | -0.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thew
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Thew identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.03% in 2000 to 93.74% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander stayed relatively stable with a slight increase from 1.60% to 1.61%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities showed a decrease of 14.29%, dropping from 1.12% to 0.96%. Interestingly, there was a rise in those identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of 42.19% from 1.92% to 2.73%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 93.74% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.73% | 42.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 1.61% | 0.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0.96% | -14.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |