Explore the Family Name Thostenson
The meaning of Thostenson
Americanized form of Norwegian Thostensen or of its more common variant Tostensen (see Tostenson).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thostenson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Thostenson has seen a slight decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 71,372 and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 80,131, marking a decrease of approximately 12.27%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 255 in 2000 to 237 in 2010, a reduction of 7.06%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Thostenson per 100,000 decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #80,131 | -12.27% |
| Count | 255 | 237 | -7.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thostenson
In terms of ethnicity, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Thostenson surname identify as White. In 2000, this demographic represented 98.04% of all Thostensons and despite a slight decrease, still constituted a significant 95.78% in 2010. The presence of other ethnic identities was either non-existent or minimal. For instance, in 2010, there was a small representation (2.53%) of individuals who identified with two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 95.78% | -2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |