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

Thruston, 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 Thruston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thruston in America

Thruston is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thruston surname appeared 241 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 Thruston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thruston 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 Thruston

The surname Thruston has its roots in England and can be traced back to the 13th century. Its origins lie in the village of Thurston, which is located in the county of Suffolk. The name is derived from the Old English words "thyrs" meaning giant and "tun" meaning an enclosure or settlement, essentially translating to "the settlement of giants."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Suffolk from 1275, where it is spelled as "Thurston." This historical document was a survey of landholdings commissioned by King Edward I, providing valuable insights into the lives of people during that era.

In the 14th century, the surname Thruston began to take on its modern spelling variation. The Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from 1327 and the Poll Tax Returns of Woodbridge from 1381 both feature individuals bearing this surname, indicating its widespread use in the region.

During the 16th century, the name Thruston gained prominence with the birth of John Thruston (1516-1584), an English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Cleveland. Another notable figure from this era was Edmund Thruston (1545-1619), a renowned lawyer and member of the Middle Temple in London.

In the 17th century, the Thruston family played a significant role in the colonization of America. Edward Thruston (1627-1676) was one of the early settlers in Virginia, establishing himself as a prominent landowner and serving as a member of the House of Burgesses.

As the centuries progressed, the Thruston surname continued to spread across England and beyond. Prominent individuals bearing this name include:

1. Sir Charles Thruston (1738-1812), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.
2. Thomas Thruston (1784-1856), an American lawyer and politician from Maryland, who served as a United States Senator.
3. Edmund Thruston (1840-1902), an American lawyer and historian from Kentucky, known for his work on the history of the Ohio Valley.
4. William Thruston (1853-1923), an American businessman and philanthropist from Kentucky, who founded the Thruston Free Library.
5. Sir John Thruston (1885-1963), a British lawyer and judge who served as the Lord Justice of Appeal.

While the Thruston surname continues to be prevalent in various parts of the world, its rich history and origins can be traced back to the ancient settlements of Suffolk, England, where it emerged as a testament to the linguistic and cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thruston

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

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

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