Explore the Family Name Thombs
The meaning of Thombs
English (Lancashire and Buckinghamshire): variant of Tombs.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thombs in the United States?
The surname Thombs has seen a notable increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Thombs ranked 91,801 in terms of popularity but rose considerably to 72,105 by 2010, marking an increase of 21.46%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also jumped from 186 to 270 within that decade, reflecting a rise of 45.16%. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people increased from 0.07 to 0.09, a growth rate of 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #72,105 | 21.46% |
| Count | 186 | 270 | 45.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thombs
In regard to the ethnic identity associated with the Thombs surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals identified as White (68.82% in 2000 to 69.63% in 2010), there was a decrease among those identifying as Black (26.88% down to 21.85%). New categories emerged in the 2010 census with 2.22% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and another 2.22% identifying as Hispanic. An additional 4.07% reported belonging to two or more races. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.82% | 69.63% | 1.18% |
| Black | 26.88% | 21.85% | -18.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |