Explore the Family Name Thorington
The meaning of Thorington
English: habitational name from Thorrington in Essex or Thorington in Suffolk, both probably named from Old English thorn or thyrne ‘thorn tree’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Thorington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Thorington has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 34,554 with an occurrence of 620 times per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 36,838 and the count decreased to 606, marking a change of -6.61 in rank and -2.26 in count. This indicates a drop in the popularity of the Thorington surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #36,838 | -6.61% |
| Count | 620 | 606 | -2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thorington
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Thorington showed some shifts from 2000 to 2010 as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White with this surname decreased slightly from 81.13% to 77.23%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black and carrying the Thorington surname increased from 14.19% to 17.00%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 2.74% to 3.96%. There was a minimal presence of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races in 2010 compared to nonexistence in 2000. American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.13% | 77.23% | -4.81% |
| Black | 14.19% | 17% | 19.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 3.96% | 44.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0.99% | -38.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |