Explore the Family Name Thistlethwaite
The meaning of Thistlethwaite
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): habitational name from Thistlewood in Castle Sowerby (Cumbria), or perhaps a lost placename Thistelthuait in Lancaster parish (Lancashire). The placenames derive from Old English thistel ‘thistle’ + Old Norse thveit ‘clearing, meadow’.
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How common is the last name Thistlethwaite in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Thistlethwaite increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking improved from 67,317th place in 2000 to 64,200th in 2010, marking a 4.63% change. The number of people with this surname also saw an increase. In 2000, there were 274 people with the Thistlethwaite surname, and by 2010 this figure had risen to 310, representing a 13.14% increase. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Thistlethwaite per 100,000 increased by 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #64,200 | 4.63% |
| Count | 274 | 310 | 13.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thistlethwaite
The Decennial U.S. Census's ethnicity data reveals how the ethnic identities associated with the Thistlethwaite surname have changed over time. In 2000, nearly 96% of those with this last name identified as White, but that figure fell slightly to about 93% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.82% to 4.19%, a change of 130.22%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals who identify with two or more races increased modestly from 2.19% to 2.58%. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives, either because the numbers were too small to report or they were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 92.9% | -3.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 4.19% | 130.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.58% | 17.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |