Explore the Family Name Tobler
The meaning of Tobler
Swiss German and South German: topographic name for someone who lived near a ravine or gorge, from Middle High German tobel ‘gorge’ + -er, suffix denoting an inhabitant. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans, Hans-Peter, Johann.
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How common is the last name Tobler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tobler has seen a marked increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tobler ranked 13,665th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to 12,440th place, reflecting an 8.96% increase. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname witnessed a significant increase as well, with numbers rising from 2,036 in 2000 to 2,497 in 2010, a growth of 22.64%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people also rose from 0.75 to 0.85, marking a 13.33% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,665 | #12,440 | 8.96% |
| Count | 2,036 | 2,497 | 22.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.85 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tobler
Shifting focus to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Tobler surname reflects a diverse ethnic identity. In 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified themselves as White (75.73%), followed by those identifying as Black (18.62%). Those who identified as Hispanic made up 2.60%, while a small percentage identified as having two or more races (2.08%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.56%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.40%). From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of those identifying as White, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, while there was an increase among those identifying as Hispanic or as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.79% | 75.73% | -0.08% |
| Black | 19.35% | 18.62% | -3.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.6% | 26.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.08% | 24.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.56% | -5.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.4% | -25.93% |