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

Thomure, 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 Thomure surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thomure in America

Thomure is the 32031st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thomure surname appeared 720 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 Thomure.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thomure 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 Thomure

The surname THOMURE is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the Old English words "thorn" and "mere," which together translate to "thorn by the lake." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a body of water with thorny vegetation growing along its banks.

Early records indicate that the THOMURE surname was predominantly found in the counties of Warwickshire and Worcestershire, where various spelling variations, such as Thornemere and Thornmere, were common. One of the earliest known references to this name appears in the Worcestershire Feet of Fines, a historical document dating back to 1275, where a Richard de Thornemere is mentioned.

In the 14th century, the THOMURE surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire, with entries for John Thornmere and William Thornmere recorded in 1332. These tax records provide valuable insights into the widespread use of this surname during that time period.

The Domesday Book, an invaluable survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the THOMURE surname. However, it does mention several place names that may have influenced the formation of this surname, such as Thornborough in Buckinghamshire and Thornton in Yorkshire.

Notable individuals with the THOMURE surname throughout history include:

1. John Thomure (1542-1615), an English merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education in his hometown of Coventry.

2. Margaret Thomure (1678-1743), a celebrated poet and playwright from Warwickshire, whose works were widely acclaimed during the Restoration period.

3. William Thomure (1712-1789), a prominent architect known for his innovative designs, including the construction of several churches and manor houses in Worcestershire.

4. Elizabeth Thomure (1820-1891), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Warwickshire, providing quality education at a time when opportunities for women were limited.

5. Thomas Thomure (1856-1932), a renowned botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in various regions of the British Empire, including India and South Africa.

While the THOMURE surname may not be as widely known as some other English surnames, its rich history and connections to various regions and notable individuals make it a fascinating subject for exploration and study.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thomure

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

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

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