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

Thier, 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 Thier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thier in America

Thier is the 35721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thier surname appeared 629 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 Thier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thier 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 Thier

The surname Thier originated in Germany, with records indicating its presence as early as the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "thier," meaning "beast" or "animal." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with animals, such as a hunter, farmer, or herdsman.

One of the earliest known references to the name Thier can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dated around 1250. The name appears in various forms, including "Thyer" and "Thir," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation at the time.

The Thier surname is also associated with several place names in Germany, such as Thierhaupten, a town in Bavaria, and Thierbach, a municipality in Saxony-Anhalt. These place names may have influenced the development and spread of the surname, as individuals often adopted surnames derived from their place of origin or residence.

Historically notable individuals with the surname Thier include Johann Thier (1508-1576), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another prominent figure was Johann Friedrich Thier (1628-1691), a German jurist and legal scholar who authored several influential works on civil law.

In the 18th century, Johann Gottfried Thier (1737-1806) was a renowned German philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the field of pedagogy. His ideas on education and moral development influenced many subsequent thinkers and educators.

Moving into the 19th century, Karl Thier (1819-1888) was a German composer and music teacher who composed numerous works for choirs and orchestras, helping to shape the musical landscape of his time.

During the 20th century, Hans Thier (1901-1979) was a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He served as a member of the Bundestag, the German federal parliament, and played an active role in post-World War II reconstruction efforts.

These examples demonstrate the rich history and diversity of individuals who have carried the surname Thier throughout the centuries, reflecting its German origins and widespread presence across various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thier

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

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 Thier 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 Thier 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 Thier was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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