Explore the Family Name Thruston
The meaning of Thruston
English: metathesized form of Thurston 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thruston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Thruston has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,465, while by 2010 it had slipped to rank 79,075 - a drop of 3.41%. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the Thruston name increased from 234 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, reflecting a rise of 2.99%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there has been a decrease of 11.11% over the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #79,075 | -3.41% |
| Count | 234 | 241 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thruston
When looking at the ethnicity of those with the Thruston surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, some changes were evident between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of white individuals decreased by 6.42% during this period. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Black saw an increase in representation from 23.93% in 2000 to 28.22% in 2010. Some Thrustons also identified as Hispanic for the first time in 2010, making up 4.56% of the total. Meanwhile, the count for those with two or more ethnicities dropped to zero in 2010 from 4.27% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.51% | 65.98% | -6.42% |
| Black | 23.93% | 28.22% | 17.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |