Explore the Family Name Thometz
The meaning of Thometz
German: variant of Thomes. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thometz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Thometz surname's popularity saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,957 in popularity and dropped to 78,040 by 2010, marking a 4.11% change. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname rose from 240 to 245 during the same time period. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #78,040 | -4.11% |
| Count | 240 | 245 | 2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thometz
When considering ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Thometz surname is predominantly identified with White ethnicity, increasing slightly from 92.08% in 2000 to 94.69% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 4.58% in 2000, which decreased by 28.60% to 3.27% in 2010. A small percentage (2.5%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.08% | 94.69% | 2.83% |
| Hispanic | 4.58% | 3.27% | -28.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |