Explore the Family Name Thompsom
The meaning of Thompsom
Altered form of Thompson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thompsom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thompson has seen a significant decline. In 2000, it was ranked as the 92,601st most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 120,901st spot, marking a sharp decrease of 30.56%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 184 in 2000 to 143 in 2010, this represents a drop of 22.28%. The proportion per 100k people also reduced from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, indicating a decline of 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #120,901 | -30.56% |
| Count | 184 | 143 | -22.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thompsom
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Thompson surname. In 2000, 66.3% of those with the surname identified as White, however, this percentage declined to 60.14% by 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname also decreased from 30.98% in 2000 to 28.67% in 2010. In contrast, there was a rise in the number of individuals who identified as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 6.99% in 2010. There was also an increase in people identifying as two or more races, which went from 0% in 2000 to 3.50% in 2010. No data was recorded for individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.3% | 60.14% | -9.29% |
| Black | 30.98% | 28.67% | -7.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |