Explore the Family Name Throne
The meaning of Throne
Americanized form of German or Swedish Thron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Throne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Throne" slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,454th most common surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had dropped to the 23,957th spot, marking a decrease of 2.14%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased from 1,011 in 2000 to 1,053 in 2010, representing a growth of 4.15%. Despite this growth, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly dipped from 0.37 to 0.36, a 2.7% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,454 | #23,957 | -2.14% |
| Count | 1,011 | 1,053 | 4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Throne
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Throne" identified as White, with 93.97% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 93.83% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the Hispanic population using this surname, from 0.69% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010, marking an impressive 105.8% rise. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a small increase from 3.26% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.58% to 0.95%, a decrease of 39.87%. No individuals with the surname "Throne" identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.97% | 93.83% | -0.15% |
| Black | 3.26% | 3.32% | 1.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.42% | 105.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0.95% | -39.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |