Explore the Family Name Thorndyke
The meaning of Thorndyke
English (Lincolnshire and Suffolk): variant of Thorndike.
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How common is the last name Thorndyke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thorndyke has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 58,553, but fell to 60,960 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.11 percent. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the Thorndyke name increased slightly from 324 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.85 percent. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped from 0.12 to 0.11 during the same period, indicating a decrease of 8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #60,960 | -4.11% |
| Count | 324 | 330 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thorndyke
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Thorndyke surname identified as White, though there was a decrease from 95.37 percent in 2000 to 91.52 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Thorndyke population experienced growth, increasing from zero in 2000 to 4.55 percent in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname also diminished from 1.85 to 1.52 percent over the decade. Additionally, there was a new emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in 2010, comprising 1.82 percent of the Thorndykes. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 91.52% | -4.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.55% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Black | 1.85% | 1.52% | -17.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |