Explore the Family Name Thiess
The meaning of Thiess
North German: from a shortened form of the personal name Matthias (see Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: German Dietrich, Helmut, Hermann, Reinhold, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Thiess in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thiess saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 56,120th in popularity and had an incidence of 341 occurrences. By 2010, its rank improved slightly to 55,255 with an increased count of 372, indicating a growth rate of approximately 9.09%. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #55,255 | 1.54% |
| Count | 341 | 372 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thiess
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Thiess. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease from 97.36% to 96.77% over this period. Hispanic identification dropped entirely from 1.76% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Additionally, there was no reported association of this surname with Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. Notably, though, by 2010, a small segment (1.61%) reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 96.77% | -0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |