Explore the Family Name Thiam
The meaning of Thiam
1. West African (mainly Senegal, Mali, and Guinea): Fulani and Tukulor name, consisting of the root of the name Thiamaba, borne by the mythical ancestor of the Fulani. Compare Cham 1. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 程 (see Cheng 1), 譚 (see Tan 1) and 鄧 (see Deng).
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How common is the last name Thiam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thiam has significantly increased over a decade. In 2000, Thiam ranked 41,522 in commonality and rose to the rank of 26,171 by 2010, marking an increase of around 37%. The actual count of people named Thiam also almost doubled in this period, going from 494 individuals in 2000 to 935 in 2010, representing an approximately 89% jump. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a considerable rise of nearly 78%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #26,171 | 36.97% |
| Count | 494 | 935 | 89.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.32 | 77.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thiam
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Thiam, there were noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black who bore the surname increased from 87.65% to 92.51%, a growth of about 5.54%. There was a decrease, however, in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. The former group dropped by roughly 44%, from 3.24% to 1.82%, while the latter decreased substantially by about 62%, falling from 6.48% to 2.46%. The proportion of individuals with the Thiam surname identifying as White saw an increase of about 38%, growing from 2.02% to 2.78%. No change was observed among those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.65% | 92.51% | 5.54% |
| White | 2.02% | 2.78% | 37.62% |
| Two or More Races | 6.48% | 2.46% | -62.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.24% | 1.82% | -43.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |