Explore the Family Name Thewes
The meaning of Thewes
1. English: variant of Thew, with post-medieval excrescent -s. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland. 2. German: variant of Thies. Compare Tewes.
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How common is the last name Thewes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Thewes saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 70,473 and by 2010, it dropped by 1.43% to 71,478. Despite this slight dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.41%, going from 259 in 2000 to 273 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 10% decrease, falling from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #71,478 | -1.43% |
| Count | 259 | 273 | 5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thewes
In terms of ethnic identity, the Thewes surname is overwhelmingly associated with those identifying as White according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a considerable 99.23% of people with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 98.53% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or the data was suppressed for privacy. There were also no individuals with the Thewes surname who identified with two or more races in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.23% | 98.53% | -0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |