Explore the Family Name Tobola
The meaning of Tobola
Polish (also Toboła): 1. derivative of the personal name Tobiasz, Polish form of Tobias. 2. nickname from Polish dialect toboła ‘bundle’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tobola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tobola witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 56,526th most common surname but slipped to the 59,742nd position by 2010, marking a decline of 5.69%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname remained steady at 338 during both census years. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.13 to 0.11, showing a drop of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #59,742 | -5.69% |
| Count | 338 | 338 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tobola
The ethnicity associated with the surname Tobola saw some shifts over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 7.10% in 2000 to 7.99% in 2010. However, those who identified as White made up the largest share, accounting for 90.53% in 2000 and slightly reducing to 90.24% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, the Hispanic representation dropped from 1.48% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.53% | 90.24% | -0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.1% | 7.99% | 12.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |