Explore the Family Name Toelle
The meaning of Toelle
German (Tölle): from a pet form of the personal name Bertold (see Berthold). Compare Tolle 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerda, Reinhold, Willi.
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How common is the last name Toelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Toelle has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Toelle ranked 42,912th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 45,253rd place, a change of -5.46%. Concurrently, the count of individuals with the Toelle surname was almost stagnant, going from 475 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, a marginal decrease of -0.42%. The proportion per 100k people also declined by 11.11%, indicating a general drop in the popularity of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #45,253 | -5.46% |
| Count | 475 | 473 | -0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toelle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Toelle surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 96.21% but saw a slight decrease to 93.66% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.74% to 4.23%, a change of 54.38%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Toelle surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 93.66% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 4.23% | 54.38% |
| 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% |