Explore the Family Name Tobiasz
The meaning of Tobiasz
Polish: from the personal name Tobiasz (see Tobias). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Boleslaw, Tadeusz, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Tobiasz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Tobiasz" saw a slight dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped by approximately 5.56% from 70,679 to 74,608. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally, by 0.39%, from 258 to 259. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 10%, with the figure moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #74,608 | -5.56% |
| Count | 258 | 259 | 0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tobiasz
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those bearing the surname "Tobiasz" identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.84% and decreased slightly to 96.53% in 2010. There appears to be no record of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods. It's worth noting a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic with this surname in 2010 at 1.93%, a demographic that was not represented at all in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.84% | 96.53% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |