Explore the Family Name Thieman
The meaning of Thieman
Americanized form of German Thiemann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thieman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Thieman saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 19,642nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 22,056th place, marking a decrease of 12.29%. The number of individuals with the Thieman surname also decreased during this decade, going from 1,270 to 1,175, a decline of 7.48%. The proportion of people named Thieman per 100,000 residents fell as well, dropping from 0.47 to 0.4, a decrease of 14.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,642 | #22,056 | -12.29% |
| Count | 1,270 | 1,175 | -7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.4 | -14.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thieman
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Thieman identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decline of 1.34% over the decade. The next largest group identified as Hispanic, which increased from 1.34% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up a small portion of those with the Thieman surname, but their numbers grew by 22.22% over the decade. Finally, those reporting two or more races also saw significant growth at 85.45%, though they remained a minority among those with the surname. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.09% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.87% | 39.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 1.02% | 85.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.77% | 22.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |