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

Thiner, 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 Thiner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thiner in America

Thiner is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thiner surname appeared 133 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 Thiner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thiner 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 Thiner

The surname Thiner has its origins in the German language. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around the city of Hamburg, during the late 16th century. The name is derived from the German word "thiner," which means "servant" or "attendant."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Thiner can be found in the church records of St. Petri Kirche in Hamburg, where the baptism of a child named Johann Thiner was documented in 1597. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the Thiner family appears to have spread throughout northern Germany, with records indicating their presence in cities such as Bremen and Lübeck. During this period, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge, with some records showing variations like "Thyner" and "Thinere."

One notable individual bearing the Thiner surname was Hans Thiner (1620-1689), a merchant and ship owner from Bremen, who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade during the latter half of the 17th century. His business ventures and travels helped to further spread the name across Northern Europe.

Another prominent figure was Katharina Thiner (1736-1804), a German writer and poet from Hamburg, who gained recognition for her works celebrating the natural beauty of the region and its people. Her collection of poems, titled "Blumen aus dem Norden" (Flowers from the North), was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Thiner family began to migrate further afield, with some members settling in other parts of Europe and even venturing to the Americas. One such individual was Wilhelm Thiner (1825-1891), a German-born engineer who emigrated to the United States in the mid-1800s and played a significant role in the construction of several major railroad projects in the American West.

Another notable Thiner was Elise Thiner (1872-1945), a German-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her intricate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting scenes from German folklore and mythology. Her works were widely exhibited in galleries across Europe during the early 20th century.

While the Thiner surname may not be as widely known as some others, its history stretches back several centuries and is deeply rooted in the cultural and economic traditions of northern Germany. The name has been carried by merchants, artists, writers, and engineers, all of whom have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thiner

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

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

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