Explore the Family Name Tokarz
The meaning of Tokarz
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): occupational name from Polish tokarz ‘turner’. Compare Tokash. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Agnieszka, Casimir, Czeslaw, Grazyna, Halina, Wladyslaw, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Tokarz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Tokarz" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tokarz was ranked as the 18,354th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 19,416th, reflecting a change of -5.79%. As for the count, there were 1,392 individuals with the Tokarz surname in both years, indicating no growth in the number of people carrying this name. The proportion per 100k people also declined from 0.52 to 0.47 during this decade, marking a decrease of -9.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,354 | #19,416 | -5.79% |
| Count | 1,392 | 1,392 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.47 | -9.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tokarz
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tokarz, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of bearers identify as White, with a slight decrease from 97.92% in 2000 to 97.77% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic (1.58% in 2000 and 1.51% in 2010), while an even smaller fraction reported being of two or more races in 2000 (0.43%), but this figure was suppressed in 2010. No bearers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 97.77% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.51% | -4.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |