Explore the Family Name Thron
The meaning of Thron
1. German: habitational name from any of several places so named, in Hesse, Westphalia, and near Bernkastel (Mosel). 2. German: nickname from Middle Low German trōn(ie) ‘face’ or from tronen ‘to swindle, to cheat’ or ‘to beg’. 3. Swedish: possibly from the personal name Thron of Norwegian origin (see Thronson). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Thron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Thron' experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 54,152 in 2000 to 59,324 in 2010, indicating a decrease in its overall usage by 9.55 percent. This shift reflects in the count as well, with a drop from 357 individuals bearing this surname in 2000 to only 341 in 2010, a decrease of 4.48 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline, going down by 7.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #59,324 | -9.55% |
| Count | 357 | 341 | -4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thron
The ethnic identity associated with the 'Thron' surname also showed some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. It was found that most individuals with this last name identified as White, increasing slightly from 93.28 percent in 2000 to 94.43 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identify as two or more races also saw an increase, moving up by 25.71 percent, although the actual numbers remain a small portion of the sample. On the other hand, there was a noticeable decrease in those identifying as Black, with a 10.2 percent drop. Notably, there were no recorded individuals with the 'Thron' surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Also striking was the disappearance of any Hispanic identification between the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 94.43% | 1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.76% | 25.71% |
| Black | 1.96% | 1.76% | -10.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |