Find out how popular the last name Thet is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Thet.

Thet, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Thet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thet in America

Thet is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thet surname appeared 173 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Thet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thet to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Thet

The surname THET has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon regions of England, dating back to the 9th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "þættan," meaning "to thrive or prosper." This surname was likely initially given as a nickname to someone who was known for their prosperous or thriving nature.

THET is thought to have been first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of lands and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. The earliest known bearer of this surname was Ælfric Þæt, who was listed as a landowner in the county of Sussex.

During the Middle Ages, the surname THET appeared in various spellings, such as Thett, Thet, and Thette, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in spelling at the time. One notable historical figure with this surname was Sir John Thet, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

In the 16th century, the surname THET was found in several records, including those of Richard Thet (1532-1592), a merchant and alderman in the city of London, and Elizabeth Thet (1560-1624), a prominent landowner in the county of Kent.

Another notable bearer of the surname THET was William Thet (1685-1754), a renowned architect who designed several churches and country estates in the Georgian style. His most famous work was the construction of Thet Manor in Oxfordshire, which still stands today as a prime example of 18th-century English architecture.

In the 19th century, the surname THET was carried by several individuals who made significant contributions to various fields. One such person was Charles Thet (1812-1889), a pioneering botanist who conducted extensive research on plant species native to the British Isles.

Another notable figure was Emily Thet (1845-1923), a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's rights. She was actively involved in the suffragette movement and played a crucial role in the campaign for women's right to vote in the United Kingdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thet

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Thet.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Thet was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Thet has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Thet was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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