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

Thony, 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 Thony surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thony in America

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

The Thony 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 Thony.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thony 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 Thony

The surname Thony has its origins in medieval France, emerging in the northern regions during the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "thon," which referred to the fish known as tuna. This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been associated with the fishing industry, possibly as fishermen or traders involved in the sale of tuna.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Thony surname can be found in the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to the late 12th century. This cartulary, or collection of charters and records, contains references to individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence in the region of Chartres during that time period.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in the Livre de la Taille, a tax record from the city of Paris. This document lists several individuals with the name Thony, suggesting that the surname had gained a foothold in the capital city by that time.

The name Thony has also been linked to various place names throughout France. For instance, the village of Thonon-les-Bains, located in the Haute-Savoie region, may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in certain areas.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the surname Thony, one can mention Jean Thony (1497-1572), a French theologian and canon of the Cathedral of Chartres. Another prominent individual was Pierre Thony (1568-1636), a French lawyer and jurist who served as a member of the Parlement of Paris.

In the realm of art, the name Thony is associated with Jacques Thony (1616-1677), a French painter and engraver renowned for his landscapes and religious works. His contemporary, Nicolas Thony (1625-1694), was a French painter and illustrator who gained recognition for his depictions of battle scenes.

Moving into the 18th century, the Thony surname was carried by François Thony (1711-1785), a French architect and urban planner who contributed to the design and development of several cities in France, including Paris and Bordeaux.

While the surname Thony has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has left its mark on various fields, from theology and law to art and architecture. Its origins can be traced back to medieval France, where it emerged as a reflection of occupations and regional influences, ultimately becoming a lasting part of the nation's onomastic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thony

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

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

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