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

Thoe, 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 Thoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thoe in America

Thoe is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thoe surname appeared 326 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 Thoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thoe 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 Thoe

The surname "THOE" is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, where it was likely derived from the Old German word "thoe," meaning "valley" or "dell." This name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked in a valley area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 1389 census records of the town of Freiberg, where a certain "Hans Thoe" is listed as a resident. In the 15th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Thohe" and "Thoye," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that era.

During the 16th century, the name gained wider recognition with the birth of Hans Thoe (1499-1564), a prominent German printer and publisher based in Wittenberg. He played a significant role in the dissemination of Martin Luther's works and the spread of the Protestant Reformation.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the parish records of the town of Meissen, where a family by the name of Thoe owned a successful pottery business. One of their descendants, Johann Thoe (1628-1701), became a renowned ceramist and is credited with developing the famous Böttger stoneware.

Another notable figure bearing the surname was Johann Gottfried Thoe (1717-1793), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of Saxe-Coburg. His works, including numerous cantatas and instrumental pieces, were highly regarded during his time.

In the 19th century, the name gained international recognition with the birth of Friedrich Thoe (1814-1892), a German-American architect who played a crucial role in the design and construction of several prominent buildings in New York City, including the Tweed Courthouse and the High Bridge.

While the surname "THOE" may not be as widespread as some other German names, it has left an indelible mark on various fields throughout history, from printing and ceramics to music and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thoe

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

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

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