Explore the Family Name Tod
The meaning of Tod
Scottish (mainly Midlothian): variant of Todd.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tod in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Tod" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tod was ranked 70,679 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 73,911, marking a 4.57% decrease. The number of individuals bearing the name Tod, however, increased slightly from 258 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, indicating a 1.55% growth. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with the surname Tod per 100,000 fell by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #73,911 | -4.57% |
| Count | 258 | 262 | 1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tod
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Tod" also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped dramatically from 8.53% to 3.44%, a decrease of almost 60%. Conversely, those reporting two or more races rose significantly by 77.32% to reach 3.44%. The largest ethnic group, Whites, saw a modest increase of 3.52% to constitute 86.26% of the Tods in 2010. The Hispanic representation also emerged during this period at 3.05%, while the percentage of Blacks dropped to zero. There were no changes for the American Indian and Alaskan Native group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.33% | 86.26% | 3.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.53% | 3.44% | -59.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 3.44% | 77.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.05% | 0% |
| Black | 5.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |