Explore the Family Name Thyne
The meaning of Thyne
English and Scottish (Lanarkshire and Midlothian): nickname from Middle English thin ‘thin, slender’ (Old English thynne). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Thyne in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Thyne has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 55,376 with a count of 347, representing a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the ranking slightly improved to 54,990 and the count increased to 374, maintaining the same proportion per 100,000 as in 2000. This indicates a growth in popularity of approximately 0.7 in ranking and a 7.78 increase in the number of people carrying the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #54,990 | 0.7% |
| Count | 347 | 374 | 7.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thyne
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Thyne also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the surname identify as White, exhibiting a slight increase from 92.51% in 2000 to 93.05% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight growth of 3.09%, while people of Asian/Pacific Islander descent bearing this name grew from none in 2000 to 1.6% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 32.49%. No individuals with the Thyne surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.51% | 93.05% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.67% | 3.09% |
| Two or More Races | 3.17% | 2.14% | -32.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |