Explore the Family Name Thie
The meaning of Thie
North German: from an ancient Germanic personal name, a shortened form of Thiede, with characteristic Low German loss of the dental consonant between vowels. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Manfred, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Thie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Thie' has changed slightly over a decade. In 2000, 'Thie' was ranked as the 52,403rd most popular surname. By 2010, it had slipped to the 52,619th position, reflecting a decrease in popularity by 0.41%. However, while its ranking may have fallen, the number of people carrying this surname increased from 372 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, marking a rise of 5.91%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased slightly from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a drop of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #52,619 | -0.41% |
| Count | 372 | 394 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thie
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname 'Thie' has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the 'Thie' surname identified as White, accounting for 95.16% of the total. This percentage dropped slightly to 92.13% by 2010. On the other hand, there was a significant rise in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 1.61% in 2000 to 4.06% in 2010, a remarkable increase of 152.17%. It's worth noting that the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased to zero in 2010 from 2.42% in 2000. The percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained constant at zero throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 92.13% | -3.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.61% | 4.06% | 152.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |