Explore the Family Name Thommen
The meaning of Thommen
Swiss German: patronymic from a short form of Thomas. Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz, Fritz, Hans, Markus.
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How common is the last name Thommen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thommen has slightly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the ranking of 49,563 most popular surname and rose to 49,087 by 2010, marking a nearly 1% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also saw growth, from 398 in 2000 to 429 in 2010, a rise of approximately 7.79%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #49,087 | 0.96% |
| Count | 398 | 429 | 7.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thommen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Thommen also experienced shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority identifying as White was 92.21%, which slightly decreased to 91.38% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a modest increase from 3.02% to 3.26%. A significant increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, soaring from 2.01% in 2000 to 3.73% in 2010. Interestingly, the group identifying with two or more ethnic identities emerged in 2010, recording 1.17%, while there were none in 2000. The number of individuals identifying as Black fell to zero in 2010 from 1.26% in 2000, and no changes were noted for American Indian and Alaskan Native identification.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.21% | 91.38% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 3.73% | 85.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.02% | 3.26% | 7.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Black | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |