Explore the Family Name Throgmorton
The meaning of Throgmorton
English: variant of Throckmorton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Throgmorton in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Throgmorton has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 36,045 to 39,555 representing a -9.74% change. The actual count was also reduced by -5.44%, with a drop from 588 occurrences in 2000 to 556 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by -13.64%, shifting from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #39,555 | -9.74% |
| Count | 588 | 556 | -5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Throgmorton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Throgmorton surname identify as White, with an increase from 96.94% in 2000 to 97.12% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also increased by 27.06%, though it remains a small fraction at 1.08% in 2010, up from 0.85% in 2000. A new ethnic identity surfaced in 2010, with 1.08% of Throgmortons identifying as Hispanic. No Throgmortons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 97.12% | 0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.08% | 27.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |