Explore the Family Name Thornell
The meaning of Thornell
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element thorn, an ornamental spelling of torn ‘thorn bush’, + the suffix -ell, a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. 2. English: variant of Thornhill.
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How common is the last name Thornell in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thornell has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Thornell was ranked 22,011 in terms of popularity and had 1,098 individuals carrying the name. A decade later, in 2010, the rank slipped to 24,137 with a count of 1,042 individuals, showing a decline of around 5.1% and a drop in ranking by 9.66%. The number of people with the Thornell surname per 100,000 also decreased by 14.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,011 | #24,137 | -9.66% |
| Count | 1,098 | 1,042 | -5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.35 | -14.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thornell
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Thornell surname, according to the decennial U.S. Census, changes were observed in the data from 2000 to 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation saw an increase from 0 to 0.67 and 0.77 respectively. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 54%, from 1.00 to 1.54. Hispanic ethnicity saw a rise of 20.42%, from 1.91 to 2.30, and black ethnicity rose by 13.58%, from 3.46 to 3.93. However, there was a slight decrease in white ethnicity, falling from 92.99 to 90.79.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.99% | 90.79% | -2.37% |
| Black | 3.46% | 3.93% | 13.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.3% | 20.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.54% | 54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |