Explore the Family Name Thissen
The meaning of Thissen
German and Dutch: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Matthias (see Matthew).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thissen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thissen saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Thissen was ranked as the 45,651st most popular surname in the United States with 441 individuals bearing this name, or 0.16 per 100k population. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 48,436th position with 436 individuals, a decrease of 1.13%. The proportion of the population with this surname also dipped slightly from 0.16 to 0.15 per 100k population, reflecting a drop of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #48,436 | -6.1% |
| Count | 441 | 436 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thissen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Thissen identify as White. In 2000, a staggering 98.41% of Thissens identified as White, although this figure decreased by 2.35% to 96.10% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Thissens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity among Thissens in 2010, accounting for 2.75% of the Thissen population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 96.1% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |