Explore the Family Name Thurner
The meaning of Thurner
German (rarely Thürner): variant of Thurn. Compare Turner. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thurner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thurner has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,397th most popular, but by 2010 it had fallen to 43,732nd, marking an 8.26% decrease. The actual count of individuals with the Thurner surname also dropped from 510 in 2000 to 493 in 2010, a change of -3.33%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, this represents a decline from 0.19 to 0.17, or -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #43,732 | -8.26% |
| Count | 510 | 493 | -3.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thurner
The ethnic identity associated with the Thurner surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with a slight increase from 94.90% in 2000 to 95.13% in 2010. There was a small representation of Hispanic ethnicity, which slightly decreased from 3.14% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. In 2000, there were some individuals who identified as Black (0.98%), however, this was not reflected in the 2010 data. Representation of Two or More Races emerged in 2010 at 1.01%, while the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no change, maintaining a 0% representation throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 95.13% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 3.04% | -3.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |