Explore the Family Name Thong
How common is the last name Thong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thong has seen a rise in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,156th most popular surname and this rank improved to 19,581st place by 2010, a growth of 7.44%. The number of individuals with the surname Thong also increased from 1,156 in 2000 to 1,378 in 2010, marking an overall growth of 19.2%. This means that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., approximately 0.47 are named Thong, which is a 9.3% increase in proportion from the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,156 | #19,581 | 7.44% |
| Count | 1,156 | 1,378 | 19.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.47 | 9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thong
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Thong identify as Asian/Pacific Islander based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group saw a slight increase from 88.75% in 2000 to 92.53% in 2010. The next largest groups—those identifying as two or more races and White—saw significant decreases, falling by 53.91% and 49.17% respectively. It's interesting to note that the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased by 14.35%, although they still make up a small portion of those with the surname Thong. Individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.75% | 92.53% | 4.26% |
| Two or More Races | 6.14% | 2.83% | -53.91% |
| Black | 2.16% | 2.47% | 14.35% |
| White | 2.42% | 1.23% | -49.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |