Explore the Family Name Thilges
The meaning of Thilges
German: patronymic from Tilge, a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Theodoric (see Terry).
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How common is the last name Thilges in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thilges has seen a marginal increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Thilges was ranked 48,469 in terms of popularity, and by 2010 it had risen slightly to rank 48,347, marking a change of 0.25%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 409 in 2000 to 437 in 2010, an increase of 6.85%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #48,347 | 0.25% |
| Count | 409 | 437 | 6.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thilges
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the Thilges surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Thilges surname are of White ethnicity, although this percentage dropped from 97.56% in 2000 to 95.42% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation among those named Thilges, growing from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010, indicating a rise of 40.14%. Additionally, in 2010 there was a small percentage (1.37%) identifying as two or more races, which wasn't present in 2000. No individuals with the Thilges surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 95.42% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.06% | 40.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |