Explore the Family Name Toca
The meaning of Toca
1. Spanish: from toca ‘cap, headgear’, a nickname for someone who made or sold headgear or who habitually wore distinctive headgear. 2. Galician: habitational name from any of the places called Toca, in the Galician provinces of A Coruña and Lugo. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Mario, Genaro, Luis, Orestes, Ana, Ana Luisa, Humberto, Jose, Lupe, Marta, Pablo.
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How common is the last name Toca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Toca has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 49,249th in frequency, but rose to a rank of 41,579 by 2010, representing a change of 15.57%. The number of individuals carrying the Toca name also increased from 401 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, a growth of 30.42%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 has also seen an increase of 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #41,579 | 15.57% |
| Count | 401 | 523 | 30.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.18 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toca
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Toca. Notably, there has been a substantial increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 1.5% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010. The Hispanic community bearing the Toca surname also saw a rise from 51.12% to 60.23% within the same period. However, the percentage of white individuals with this surname decreased from 33.67% to 22.37%. There was a slight increase in Black individuals with the Toca surname. In 2010, for the first time, individuals identifying with two or more races were reported to bear the Toca surname. However, no American Indian and Alaskan Natives were recorded with the Toca surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.12% | 60.23% | 17.82% |
| White | 33.67% | 22.37% | -33.56% |
| Black | 12.72% | 13% | 2.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 2.87% | 91.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |