What does the surname Thode mean?

The surname Thode means "A people or nation, possibly referring to a tribal group.". It is of German/Scandinavian origin.

How common is the Thode surname?

There are approximately 400 people with the surname Thode in the United States.

Are there Thode soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 5 soldiers with the Thode surname appear in Civil War records.

Thode

Descriptive

Meaning

A people or nation, possibly referring to a tribal group.

Etymology

Derived from Old Germanic 'theod' meaning people or nation, related to the Gothic 'thiuda'. The surname may have originated as a descriptive or ethnic designation.

About the Thode Surname

A Germanic surname with roots in tribal or ethnic terminology. The name reflects medieval Germanic social organization and identity markers.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 400 bearers in the United States #4,534 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in German and Scandinavian regions.

Thode Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Thode Surname

E.K. Thode

Quick Facts

Origin: German/Scandinavian
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 400

War Records

5 soldiers with the Thode surname found in Civil War records.

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