About the surname
While not at the very top of the charts, Thorpe is a comfortably familiar and broadly distributed family identifier. The latest demographic counts confirm that 21,301 Americans have this surname. While not overwhelming, this solid count ensures the name is well-represented in regional demographic data. The national distribution equates to roughly one Thorpe for every 15,633 individuals nationwide. Though led by the White demographic, the name possesses enough diversity to support a substantial Black or African American population base.