Explore the Family Name Todhunter
The meaning of Todhunter
English (Cumbria and Lancashire): nickname for a keen hunter of foxes, from Middle English tod(de) ‘fox’ + Middle English hunter(e) (see Hunter and Todman).
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How common is the last name Todhunter in the United States?
According to the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Todhunter has increased in popularity within the United States. In 2000, it ranked 42,056, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to rank 41,728, demonstrating a 0.78% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 486 in 2000 to 521 in 2010, marking a 7.2% increase. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k people remained steady at 0.18 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #41,728 | 0.78% |
| Count | 486 | 521 | 7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Todhunter
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identified as White with the surname Todhunter decreased slightly from 94.24% to 90.4%. On the other hand, those who identified as having two or more ethnic identities increased significantly from 1.65% to 4.8%. The Hispanic segment also saw growth, rising from 2.06% to 3.07%. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Todhunter surname, increasing from 0% to 1.34%. However, the proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities with this surname remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 90.4% | -4.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 4.8% | 190.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 3.07% | 49.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |