Explore the Family Name Thoe
The meaning of Thoe
Norwegian: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thoe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thoe has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Thoe ranked 55,609 in terms of surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped down to 61,585, indicating a 10.75% decrease in its rank. The actual count of people with this surname also diminished from 345 individuals in 2000 to 326 in 2010, reflecting a 5.51% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people fell by 15.38% from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #61,585 | -10.75% |
| Count | 345 | 326 | -5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thoe
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Thoe, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.94% over this period. Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased significantly by 81.28%, rising from 2.03% to 3.68%. Hispanic ethnicity saw a modest increase of 5.75%, moving from 1.74% to 1.84%. There were no changes in the percentages of those identifying as Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.78% | 92.94% | -1.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.03% | 3.68% | 81.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.84% | 5.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |