Explore the Family Name Thyssen
The meaning of Thyssen
1. German and Danish: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Matthias (see Matthew). 2. Dutch: variant, mostly Americanized (or archaic) and Flemish, of Thijssen, a cognate of 1 above (see Thys). Some characteristic forenames: German Juergen, Guenter, Otto. Scandinavian Erik. Dutch Cor, Maike.
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How common is the last name Thyssen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thyssen had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Thyssen ranked 66,676th in terms of popularity with a count of 277. By 2010, although the number of individuals with the surname Thyssen increased to 290, its rank dropped to 67,943rd, reflecting a minor -1.9% change in popularity ranking. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #67,943 | -1.9% |
| Count | 277 | 290 | 4.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thyssen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Thyssen shows noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a majority identified as White (92.06%), followed by Hispanic (3.61%), and then equally by Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.81% each). By 2010, while there was still a significant percentage identifying as White (87.93%), the Hispanic population increased to 6.55%, showing a substantial growth of 81.44%. Simultaneously, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native also escalated to 3.10%, marking a 71.27% increase. However, no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander, and there were no reported instances of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.06% | 87.93% | -4.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 6.55% | 81.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.81% | 3.1% | 71.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |