Explore the Family Name Tobiassen
The meaning of Tobiassen
Danish or Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Tobias. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Oivind, Thoralf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tobiassen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tobiassen has experienced a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 71,143 to 73,666, a change of -3.55%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly, from 256 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, showing a growth of 2.73%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #73,666 | -3.55% |
| Count | 256 | 263 | 2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tobiassen
The ethnic identity associated with the Tobiassen surname saw some shifts within the 2000 to 2010 timeframe, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there was no representation under Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, there was an increase in percentage for those identifying as two or more races, going from 2.34% to 2.66%. The majority ethnicity remains White, although it slightly decreased from 95.31% to 94.30%. Additionally, the Hispanic category saw an introduction of representation at 2.28% in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 94.3% | -1.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 2.66% | 13.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |