Explore the Family Name Thornber
The meaning of Thornber
1. English: habitational name from any of the five minor places in Yorkshire called Thornber, particularly Thornber in Halton West. The placenames derive from Old English thorn ‘thorn’ + beorg ‘hill, mound’. 2. Irish: adopted for various Irish names containing an element meaning ‘thorn’; compare Thornton.
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How common is the last name Thornber in the United States?
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the popularity of the surname Thornber experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010, dropping by 2.29 places in its rank. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with this last name actually rose slightly from 138 to 145, representing an increase of just over 5%. The proportion of people in the United States with the surname Thornber remained steady at 0.05 per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,835 | #119,508 | -2.29% |
| Count | 138 | 145 | 5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thornber
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Thornber surname is overwhelmingly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, 99% of those with the Thornber surname identified as white, with this figure slightly decreasing to 97.24% in 2010. No significant changes were noted for other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which all maintained a consistent 0% association with the Thornber name during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.24% | -1.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |