Explore the Family Name Thornbrugh
The meaning of Thornbrugh
English: variant of Thornberry.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thornbrugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thornbrugh has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname rose from 52,174th place in 2000 to 48,436th place in 2010, indicating a percentage increase of 7.16%. In terms of absolute numbers, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 374 in 2000 to 436 in 2010, marking an increase of 16.58%. The proportion of individuals with the Thornbrugh surname per 100k people slightly increased as well, going up by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #48,436 | 7.16% |
| Count | 374 | 436 | 16.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thornbrugh
On the matter of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The ethnicity most associated with the Thornbrugh surname is White, although its percentage dropped marginally from 88.24% in 2000 to 85.78% in 2010. The percentage of Thornbrughs identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 20.86%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 96.26%. The proportion of Thornbrughs identifying with two or more races also increased substantially by 71.77%. During both census years, no Thornbrughs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.24% | 85.78% | -2.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.95% | 5.5% | -20.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 5.05% | 71.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 3.67% | 96.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |