Explore the Family Name Tol
The meaning of Tol
Dutch: topographic name from tol ‘toll (house)’, and often also a metonymic occupational name for a toll collector. Compare Van Tol.
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How common is the last name Tol in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Tol' has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,473 in popularity while by 2010 it climbed to rank 56,310, showing a 20.1% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period from 259 to 363, which represents a 40.15% increase. The proportion of people with the surname 'Tol' per 100,000 also increased from 0.1 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #56,310 | 20.1% |
| Count | 259 | 363 | 40.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tol
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the largest ethnic group associated with the surname 'Tol' in 2000 was White at 52.90%, but this decreased to 39.94% by 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw the highest increase of about 100.95%, going from 14.67% in 2000 to 29.48% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also increased, moving from 22.39% to 26.17%. On the other hand, those who identified as having two or more races decreased to zero by 2010, and there were no recorded American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.9% | 39.94% | -24.5% |
| Hispanic | 14.67% | 29.48% | 100.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 22.39% | 26.17% | 16.88% |
| Black | 1.93% | 3.03% | 56.99% |
| Two or More Races | 8.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |