Explore the Family Name Thurmon
The meaning of Thurmon
English: variant of Thurman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thurmon in the United States?
The surname Thurmon ranked 26,694 in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 34,495, indicating a notable decline of 29.22%. The count of individuals with this surname followed a similar trend, decreasing from 858 in 2000 to 656 in 2010, a drop of 23.54%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 31.25% over the same period, moving from 0.32 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,694 | #34,495 | -29.22% |
| Count | 858 | 656 | -23.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.22 | -31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thurmon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Thurmon saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly from 33.45% to 35.37%, while the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 64.22% to 60.21%. The Thurmon surname saw a significant increase among those identifying as Hispanic, with a leap from 0.82% to 1.68%. The representation of the surname within those identifying as two or more races also increased from 1.28% to 1.83%. However, there were no individuals with the surname Thurmon who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.22% | 60.21% | -6.24% |
| Black | 33.45% | 35.37% | 5.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.83% | 42.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.68% | 104.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |