Explore the Family Name Tobon
The meaning of Tobon
Hispanic (mainly Colombia and Mexico; Tobón): possibly a topographic name from a derivative of Spanish toba ‘tufa’ (see Tobar). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Carlos, Francisco, Jorge, Juan, Alvaro, Guillermo, Mario, Alfonso, Amado, Amparo, Asuncion.
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How common is the last name Tobon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tobon has gained popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. The rank of Tobon as a surname moved up from 17,234th position in 2000 to 15,043rd in 2010, indicating an increase in its popularity by 12.71%. In terms of raw count, the number of people with the Tobon surname increased by 29.72%, growing from 1,514 individuals in 2000 to 1,964 in 2010. This can also be represented as a proportion per 100,000 people, which rose from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.67 in 2010, a growth rate of 19.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,234 | #15,043 | 12.71% |
| Count | 1,514 | 1,964 | 29.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.67 | 19.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tobon
When looking at ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those who carry the Tobon surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 91.28% of Tobons identified as Hispanic, and this percentage increased to 93.38% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White among the Tobons decreased by 22.95%, going from 8.19% in 2000 to 6.31% in 2010. No Tobon identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.28% | 93.38% | 2.3% |
| White | 8.19% | 6.31% | -22.95% |
| 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% |