Explore the Family Name Tochterman
The meaning of Tochterman
Americanized form of South German Tochtermann: relationship name meaning literally ‘daughter(’s) husband’, i.e. ‘son-in-law’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tochterman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tochterman has seen a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 75,695th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 87,663rd, indicating a drop of approximately 15.81 percent. The number of individuals with the Tochterman surname also declined from 237 to 212 during this same period, representing a decrease of roughly 10.55 percent. Despite its lower ranking, the prevalence of this name per 100,000 people remained relatively low, falling from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #87,663 | -15.81% |
| Count | 237 | 212 | -10.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tochterman
The ethnicity associated with the Tochterman surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white, with the percentage increasing slightly from 94.09 percent in 2000 to 95.28 percent in 2010. A small percentage identified as being of two or more races in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by the year 2010. The census data also reflected a new addition in 2010, with 2.36 percent identifying as Hispanic. No individuals with the Tochterman surname identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 95.28% | 1.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |