Explore the Family Name Thrun
The meaning of Thrun
German: variant of Thron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thrun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Thrun has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Thrun ranked as the 40,622nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to 39,486th place, marking a 2.8% increase in rank. The total count of individuals with this last name also grew from 507 in 2000 to 557 in 2010, an increase of just under 10%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Thrun per 100,000 remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #39,486 | 2.8% |
| Count | 507 | 557 | 9.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thrun
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Thrun also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages dropping slightly from 98.03% in 2000 to 95.87% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also experienced a growth from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010, marking a 22.03% change. Notably, the 2010 census recorded for the first time individuals with the surname Thrun who identified with two or more races. No identified Thruns belonged to the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 95.87% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.44% | 22.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |