Explore the Family Name Thierer
The meaning of Thierer
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Thier near Waldbröl (North Rhine-Westphalia). Some characteristic forenames: German Dirk.
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How common is the last name Thierer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Thierer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 90,252nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 98,553rd in rank, marking a 9.2% drop. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 190 in 2000 to 184 in 2010, a decrease of about 3.16%. As such, the proportion of Thierers per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, reflecting a 14.29% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #98,553 | -9.2% |
| Count | 190 | 184 | -3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thierer
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Thierer identify as White. In 2000, approximately 97.89% of Thierers identified as White, and in 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 97.28%. There were no recorded instances of Thierers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. This suggests a lack of diversity in the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Thierer surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 97.28% | -0.62% |
| 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% |