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

Thorington, 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 Thorington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thorington in America

Thorington is the 36838th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thorington surname appeared 606 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 Thorington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thorington 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 Thorington

The surname Thorington has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from a place name, possibly referring to a settlement or location with a connection to the Old English words "thorn" and "tun," implying a thorny or thorn-covered town or enclosure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, the comprehensive land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This reference suggests that the name had already established itself in England by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, several variations of the name surfaced in historical records, including Thornington, Thornyngton, and Thorningtun. These spellings likely reflect regional dialects and the evolving nature of written English at the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Thorington was Sir William Thorington, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was born around 1320 and achieved recognition for his valor on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual with the Thorington surname was Sir John Thorington, who lived in the late 15th century. He served as a member of the English Parliament and held influential positions within the local gentry.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in various records, including parish registers and legal documents. One such record mentions a Thomas Thorington, born in 1542, who was a successful merchant in the city of London.

In the 17th century, a member of the Thorington family, Richard Thorington, played a role in the English Civil War. He was a staunch Parliamentarian and fought against the Royalist forces led by King Charles I.

The 18th century saw the birth of Samuel Thorington, a renowned scholar and theologian. Born in 1705, he authored several influential works on religious philosophy and served as a respected academic at Oxford University.

Throughout its history, the surname Thorington has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, with many families bearing the name residing in various regions of the country. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its origins remain deeply rooted in the place names and linguistic traditions of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thorington

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

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

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