Explore the Family Name Thoeny
The meaning of Thoeny
Swiss German: from a pet form of the medieval personal name Anton (see Anthony).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thoeny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thoeny has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Thoeny was ranked 73,931st in terms of popularity and had a count of 244 people with that surname. By 2010, the surname moved up to 73,911th place, with an increased count of 262 individuals bearing the name. This represents a modest popularity change of 0.03% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #73,911 | 0.03% |
| Count | 244 | 262 | 7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thoeny
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Thoeny surname identify as White, accounting for 94.67% in 2000 and rising slightly to 95.80% in 2010. The data also indicates that there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, there was a small proportion (2.67%) of individuals with the Thoeny surname who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 95.8% | 1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |