Explore the Family Name Tyhurst
The meaning of Tyhurst
English (Sussex and Kent): habitational name from Tyehurst in Chiddingstone (Kent). The placename derives from Old English tēag ‘small enclosure’ + hyrst ‘hillock, copse’.
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How common is the last name Tyhurst in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tyhurst has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tyhurst was ranked as the 86,341st most popular surname in the U.S., with a count of 201 people bearing this name. By 2010, it had risen to the 81,181st rank, with a total of 233 people identified with the surname — an increase of 15.92%. The proportion of individuals with the Tyhurst surname per 100,000 people also saw a rise from 0.07 to 0.08 during this period, marking a 14.29% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #81,181 | 5.98% |
| Count | 201 | 233 | 15.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tyhurst
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Tyhurst surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominantly white demographic. In 2000, 94.03% of individuals with the Tyhurst surname were identified as white. This dropped slightly by 2010 to 91.85%, indicating some diversification in ethnicity over the decade. A small percentage (3.43%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, which wasn't recorded in 2000. Additionally, 3% of Tyhursts identified as Hispanic in 2010. There were no records of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 91.85% | -2.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.43% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |