Explore the Family Name Thyfault
The meaning of Thyfault
Altered form of French Thiffault. Some characteristic forenames: French Alcide, Delphine.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thyfault in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thyfault has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,208th most popular, with 235 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 82,044 and the count slightly decreased to 230 individuals, showing a -7.66% change in rank and -2.13% change in count. The proportion of people with the Thyfault surname per 100,000 also fell from 0.09 to 0.08, marking an -11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #82,044 | -7.66% |
| Count | 235 | 230 | -2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thyfault
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there has been some shift in ethnic identity among those with the Thyfault surname. In 2000, 93.19% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this figure dropped to 90% by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in 2000, but these figures changed to 3.48% and 2.17% respectively in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.13% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 90% | -3.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.48% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 3.04% | 42.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |