Explore the Family Name Thorstenson
The meaning of Thorstenson
1. Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Thorstensen. 2. Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Thorstensson, a cognate of 1 above. Compare Torstenson.
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How common is the last name Thorstenson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thorstenson has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Thorstenson ranked 36,381 in popularity but by 2010, it had risen to rank 33,990, representing an increase of 6.57%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Thorstenson name increased from 581 to 669 during this period, marking an uptick of 15.15%. The proportion of individuals with this surname for every 100,000 people also saw a slight increase from 0.22 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,381 | #33,990 | 6.57% |
| Count | 581 | 669 | 15.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thorstenson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Thorstenson surname identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 98.28% of all Thorstensons, decreasing slightly to 95.37% in 2010. The data for 2010 also shows a small percentage (1.20%) identifying with two or more races, and another minor segment (2.24%) identifying as Hispanic. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no significant representation among those bearing the Thorstenson surname in both the 2000 and 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 95.37% | -2.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |