Explore the Family Name Toben
The meaning of Toben
East Frisian and North German: patronymic from Tobe.
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How common is the last name Toben in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Toben saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,471st most popular surname, while in 2010, it dropped slightly to 50,275th place, representing a change of -1.63%. Despite this, the actual count of people with the Toben surname increased from 399 in 2000 to 416 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.26%. However, its proportion per 100k population decreased by 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #50,275 | -1.63% |
| Count | 399 | 416 | 4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toben
In terms of ethnicity, the Toben surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnic group, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.99% of individuals with the Toben surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.75% in 2010, showing a change of -2.33%. The next largest ethnic identity associated with the Toben surname was Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.75% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010, a significant growth of 78.86%. The Black ethnic identity also made an appearance in 2010 with 1.68% of Tobens identifying as such, despite no representation in 2000. There were no identified Tobens within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 93.75% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.13% | 78.86% |
| Black | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |