Explore the Family Name Thun
The meaning of Thun
1. German: topographic name from Middle Low German tūn ‘fence, hedge, plank enclosure, palisades’. Compare Thune. 2. German: from a short form of the personal name Anton(ius) (see Anthony). 3. German: habitational name from any of the places called Thune (in Lower Saxony, and North Rhine-Westphalia) or Thun (in Switzerland). 4. Swedish: from thun, an ornamental (old) spelling of tun ‘(grass grown) enclosed yard’ (from Old Norse tún, a common element of placenames), mostly an ornamental adoption, but possibly in some instances a topographic name taken by someone who lived by such an enclosure or yard. Some characteristic forenames: German Egon, Ewald, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Thun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thun has seen a slight rise in popularity within the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Thun ranked 48469th in terms of commonality, with 409 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 46902nd and the count increased to 453, marking a 10.76% growth. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k population remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #46,902 | 3.23% |
| Count | 409 | 453 | 10.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thun
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a notable shift among those holding the Thun surname during the same period. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname jumped from 12.71% in 2000 to 20.53% in 2010, an impressive 61.53% change. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races also saw a minor increase, from 2.44% to 2.65%. However, the percentage of White individuals decreased from 81.42% to 71.30%, a drop of 12.43%. The Hispanic representation also grew, jumping from 3.18% to 4.64%. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded under this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.42% | 71.3% | -12.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.71% | 20.53% | 61.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 4.64% | 45.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 2.65% | 8.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |