Explore the Family Name Thomey
The meaning of Thomey
Altered form of German Thoma or Thomae or Thome, or of a French cognate, such as Thomé. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thomey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thomey has seen a decline in the last decade. In 2000, Thomey ranked 65,668th and was held by approximately 282 individuals in the United States (0.1 per 100k people). However, by 2010, the ranking dropped to 80,926th, with only about 234 individuals carrying the name. This represents a decrease of 23.24% in ranking and a decline of 17.02% in count over the span of a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #80,926 | -23.24% |
| Count | 282 | 234 | -17.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thomey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Thomey surname identify as White. Almost all, or 99.15%, of individuals named Thomey identified as White in 2010, up from 98.58% in 2000. There were no recorded Thomeys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 99.15% | 0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |