Explore the Family Name Thur
The meaning of Thur
1. German (also Thür): habitational name from Thür near Koblenz, or from Thur in Brandenburg and Pomerania. 2. Swedish: variant of Thor.
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How common is the last name Thur in the United States?
The surname Thur has maintained a stable level of popularity in the U.S. over the course of a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Thur ranked as the 51,233rd most popular surname, with 382 individuals bearing this last name. By 2010, it had dropped slightly in rank to 53,419, despite the count of individuals with this surname increasing marginally to 387. The proportion of those named Thur per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by 7.14%, reflecting the overall population growth during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #53,419 | -4.27% |
| Count | 382 | 387 | 1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thur
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Thur identify as White, accounting for 96.34% in 2000 and 95.61% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively constant at around 1.3%. However, there was a notable increase in the percentage of Thurs identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.31% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 95.61% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.07% | 58.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 1.29% | -1.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |