Explore the Family Name Thomlinson
The meaning of Thomlinson
English (northern): variant of Tomlinson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thomlinson in the United States?
The surname Thomlinson, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity in recent years. In 2000, it was the 42,363rd most popular surname but by 2010, it had dropped to the 47,272nd position, marking an 11.59% decrease. The total count of people with this surname also decreased from 482 in 2000 to 449 in 2010, showing a drop of 6.85%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Thomlinson surname per 100,000 people fell by 16.67%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #47,272 | -11.59% |
| Count | 482 | 449 | -6.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thomlinson
In terms of ethnicity, the Thomlinson surname has seen some shifts as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 80.91% identified as White, which decreased to 74.16% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased from 15.77% in 2000 to 20.27% in 2010. Another noticeable change occurred among those identifying with two or more races, rising significantly from 1.24% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010, marking a 115.32% increase. Interestingly, there were no Thomlinsons who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, 1.11% of Thomlinsons identified as Hispanic, showing new diversity within this surname's ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.91% | 74.16% | -8.34% |
| Black | 15.77% | 20.27% | 28.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.67% | 115.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |