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

Throne, 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 Throne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Throne in America

Throne is the 23957th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Throne surname appeared 1,053 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 Throne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Throne 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 Throne

The surname THRONE is an English name that originated in the Middle Ages, likely derived from the Old English word "thraen," which means a throne or seat of power. This name was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent throne or seat of authority, or perhaps someone who held a position of power or authority.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, with mentions of individuals bearing variations of the name such as "de Throne" or "atte Throne" appearing in medieval records and tax rolls. The use of the prepositions "de" and "atte" suggest that the name may have initially referred to a specific location or estate associated with a throne or seat of power.

One notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Throne, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Hundred Years' War against France in the 14th century. His bravery and service to the crown were documented in chronicles of the time, cementing the name's association with nobility and authority.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname THRONE began to spread across England, with various spellings emerging, such as "Thron," "Throane," and "Throune." This period also saw the rise of several prominent individuals bearing the name, including Sir Thomas Throne, a wealthy merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, the name THRONE was well-established in various regions of England, with records showing concentrations in counties like Devonshire, Wiltshire, and Warwickshire. One notable figure from this era was William Throne, a respected scholar and author who published several works on philosophy and theology in the early 1700s.

As the British Empire expanded in the 19th century, individuals bearing the surname THRONE could be found in various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and India. For example, John Throne, born in 1825 in Oxfordshire, was a pioneering settler in the colony of Victoria, Australia, where he became a successful farmer and community leader.

Throughout its history, the surname THRONE has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobility, scholars, merchants, and settlers. While not among the most common surnames, it has left its mark on various regions and periods, reflecting its origins as a name linked to power, authority, and prestige.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Throne

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

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

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