Explore the Family Name Thomure
The meaning of Thomure
Americanized form of Breton (Morbihan) Thaumur: probably an occupational name from tommer ‘stoker’, or a nickname derived from tomm ‘hot, warm’. The surname Thaumur is very rare in France.
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How common is the last name Thomure in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the surname Thomure ranked 32,129th in 2000 and slightly increased in rank to 32,031st in 2010. This represents a marginal increase of approximately 0.31%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also showed growth from 677 in 2000 to 720 in 2010, indicating an increase of 6.35%. However, the proportion per 100k people with this surname saw a minor decrease of 4.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,129 | #32,031 | 0.31% |
| Count | 677 | 720 | 6.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thomure
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Thomure. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage saw a slight decline from 97.19% in 2000 to 95.69% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.18% to 2.22%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased slightly by 5.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.69% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.22% | 88.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.11% | -5.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |