Explore the Family Name Thygesen
The meaning of Thygesen
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Thyge, Old Danish T̄ki, a short form of any of various names beginning with Thórr- (see Thor). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Ejnar, Bent, Birgit, Erik, Helmer, Uffe.
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How common is the last name Thygesen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Thygesen' has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,397 with a count of 325, representing 0.12 per 100k of the population. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 63,068, with a count of 317, which is about 0.11 per 100k of the population. This indicates a decrease in popularity of approximately 8.0%, and a slight drop in count by 2.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #63,068 | -8% |
| Count | 325 | 317 | -2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thygesen
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Thygesen' identify as White. In 2000, about 96.31% identified as White, increasing slightly to 96.53% in 2010. A small proportion (1.54%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this figure dropped to 0% by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 96.53% | 0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |