Explore the Family Name Thoresen
The meaning of Thoresen
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Thor. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Birgit, Borge, Britt, Lars, Nils, Paal, Thoralf.
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How common is the last name Thoresen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Thoresen has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 34,949 in popularity with a count of 611 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 33,695 with a count of 676 individuals, indicating an increase of 3.59% in rank and 10.64% in count. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #33,695 | 3.59% |
| Count | 611 | 676 | 10.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thoresen
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Thoresen. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.05% in 2000 to 94.53% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, 0.74% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.51% reported having two or more races. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 40.82%, rising from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 94.53% | -2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.07% | 40.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |