Explore the Family Name Thorogood
The meaning of Thorogood
English (mainly Essex): variant of Thurgood.
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How common is the last name Thorogood in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Thorogood has grown in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was the 71,610th most common surname in the United States - by 2010, it had risen to the 68,770th position, a change of 3.97%. The actual count of individuals with the Thorogood surname also increased during this time frame, from 254 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, which is a rise of 12.6%. As a result, the proportion of people named Thorogood per 100,000 inhabitants in the U.S. rose by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #68,770 | 3.97% |
| Count | 254 | 286 | 12.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thorogood
The ethnic identity associated with the Thorogood surname has also experienced changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 70.08% identified as White and by 2010 this figure rose to 74.13%, marking a growth of 5.78%. During the same period, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Black decreased from 25.98% to 21.33%, a drop of 17.90%. The percentage identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races went down from 2.36% to 1.75%. Interestingly, there were no Thorogoods who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year; however, there was a noticeable emergence of the Hispanic group in 2010, which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.08% | 74.13% | 5.78% |
| Black | 25.98% | 21.33% | -17.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 1.75% | -25.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |