Explore the Family Name Toellner
The meaning of Toellner
North German (Töllner): occupational name for a collector of tolls or customs levies, Middle Low German tolner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Toellner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Toellner" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name fell from 65,298 to 75,069, representing a 14.96% drop. Similarly, the total count of people with this surname decreased by 9.51%, from 284 in 2000 to 257 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 individuals also fell by 18.18%, indicating that the surname became less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #75,069 | -14.96% |
| Count | 284 | 257 | -9.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toellner
The ethnic identity associated with the "Toellner" surname has also seen some changes. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 95.72% in 2010, slightly down from 96.83% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 76.70%, rising from 1.76% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 95.72% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3.11% | 76.7% |
| 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% |