Explore the Family Name Throm
The meaning of Throm
South German (Franconia): nickname for a crude person, from Middle High German trām ‘beam, rafter, log’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hedwig, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Throm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Throm has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked 52,827th in popularity in 2000 and improved to 52,037th in 2010, marking a 1.5% increase. The count of individuals with the Throm surname also rose from 368 in 2000 to 399 in 2010, an 8.42% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14, signifying that the surname's popularity did not change significantly within the general population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #52,037 | 1.5% |
| Count | 368 | 399 | 8.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Throm
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Throm, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 97.28% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.49% in 2010. A small portion identifies as Hispanic, which saw a significant percentage increase from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. No Throm individuals identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Data identifying individuals as two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 97.49% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.75% | 28.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |