Explore the Family Name Thimm
The meaning of Thimm
North German: variant of Timm 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Erwin, Horst.
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How common is the last name Thimm in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Thimm saw a slight decrease in rank from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the position of 58,397 and then fell to 60,790 in 2010, marking a change of -4.1%. However, the overall count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 325 to 331 during the same period, translating to an increase of 1.85%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #60,790 | -4.1% |
| Count | 325 | 331 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thimm
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals significant changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.92% of those with the surname Thimm identified as White, a figure which slightly fell to 95.47% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were 1.54% in 2000, but the data was suppressed for privacy reasons in the 2010 census. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Nevertheless, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010 at 2.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.47% | -1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |