Explore the Family Name Thornburgh
The meaning of Thornburgh
English (Worcestershire) and Irish: variant of Thornbury. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Thornburgh in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Thornburgh has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 21,526, which dropped slightly by 1.41% to 21,830 in 2010. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased over this decade, growing from 1,131 to 1,191, representing a rise of approximately 5.31%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease, dropping by 4.76% from 0.42 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,526 | #21,830 | -1.41% |
| Count | 1,131 | 1,191 | 5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thornburgh
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the surname Thornburgh. In 2000, those identifying as White made up the majority at 97.08%, but this dropped slightly to 95.13% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up 1.59% in 2000, with an increase to 2.52% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a notable increase from 0.71% to 1.18% during the same period. It's worth noting that in 2010, a small percentage (0.67%) reported their ethnic identity as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category not reported in 2000. No respondents identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.13% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.52% | 58.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.18% | 66.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |