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

Thulin, 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 Thulin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thulin in America

Thulin is the 30735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thulin surname appeared 758 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 Thulin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thulin 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 Thulin

The surname Thulin originated in Sweden during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old Norse word "þolinn," which means "enduring" or "patient." This name likely referred to someone who displayed those qualities, as many early surnames were descriptive nicknames.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Thulin can be found in Swedish parish records from the 16th century. One notable example is Nils Thulin, born in 1582 in Värmland, Sweden. Thulin was also a common spelling variation of the place name Tullinge, a town located west of Stockholm.

In the 17th century, the name Thulin appeared in various Swedish historical documents, such as tax records and court proceedings. One prominent individual from this era was Olof Thulin (1647-1712), a Swedish Lutheran minister and theologian who served as the Bishop of Strängnäs.

During the 18th century, the Thulin surname spread throughout Sweden and was well-represented in various professions. Johan Thulin (1724-1806) was a Swedish botanist and explorer who conducted expeditions to South Africa and Southeast Asia. Nils Thulin (1766-1838) was a Swedish artist known for his landscape paintings.

In the 19th century, the name Thulin continued to be prominent in Sweden, with some bearers emigrating to other countries. One notable figure was Gustaf Thulin (1833-1902), a Swedish architect who designed several prominent buildings in Stockholm, including the Biological Museum and the Royal Academy of Arts.

Another significant individual from this period was Ingrid Thulin (1926-2004), a Swedish actress who appeared in numerous films by acclaimed directors like Ingmar Bergman and Federico Fellini. She is considered one of the most renowned Swedish actresses of her time.

Throughout its history, the surname Thulin has maintained a strong presence in Sweden and has been associated with various professions, from the clergy and academia to the arts and sciences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thulin

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

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

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