Explore the Family Name Thiesse
The meaning of Thiesse
North German: variant of Thiessen. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Erwin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thiesse in the United States?
The Thiesse surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,120 out of all surnames in the United States but fell to 60,505 in 2010, representing a drop of 7.81%. Over this decade, the number of individuals with the Thiesse surname also slightly decreased from 341 to 333, a change of -2.35%. The proportion per 100k people similarly declined by 15.38% from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #60,505 | -7.81% |
| Count | 341 | 333 | -2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thiesse
Turning to ethnic identity, the Thiesse surname is primarily associated with White ethnicity, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.53% of individuals with the surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 97.6% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Thiesse surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 97.6% | -0.94% |
| 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% |