Explore the Family Name Thoroughman
The meaning of Thoroughman
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thoroughman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thoroughman has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,237th, while by 2010, it had risen to rank 50,564—a substantial increase of 8.46%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 348 to 413, reflecting a growth rate of 18.68%. As a proportion per 100k people, the representation of the Thoroughman surname went up from 0.13 to 0.14, indicating a rise of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #50,564 | 8.46% |
| Count | 348 | 413 | 18.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thoroughman
The census data also reveals changes in the ethnicity distribution associated with the Thoroughman surname. From 2000 to 2010, there was an introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities associated with this surname, with proportions of 1.45% and 1.94% respectively. There was a minor increase in those of White ethnic identity from 92.82% to 94.43%, while the proportion identifying as having two or more races decreased significantly from 5.75% to 1.69%. Both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not found among those with the Thoroughman surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.82% | 94.43% | 1.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.75% | 1.69% | -70.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |