Explore the Family Name Thurow
The meaning of Thurow
East German: habitational name from any of the places so named in Mecklenburg and Pomerania. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Guenther, Helmuth.
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How common is the last name Thurow in the United States?
The surname Thurow has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 29,296th most common in the United States and by 2010, it had slipped to 30,863rd. The number of individuals bearing this surname also saw a marginal decrease, from 761 in 2000 to 754 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Thurow per 100,000 residents declined by about 7.14% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,296 | #30,863 | -5.35% |
| Count | 761 | 754 | -0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thurow
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Thurow identify as White. This group accounted for 99.34% of all Thurows in 2000, though this figure slightly decreased to 96.82% by 2010. There was also a small emergence of Thurows identifying as Hispanic, making up 1.99% of the total in 2010. Furthermore, there was a modest representation of Thurows identifying as belonging to two or more races, at 0.80% in 2010. However, there were no recorded instances of Thurows identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.34% | 96.82% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |