Explore the Family Name Tolan
The meaning of Tolan
Irish (Donegal and Mayo): variant of Toland. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Delma, Jarlath.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tolan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tolan has seen a slight increase in its popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tolan was ranked as the 15,455th most popular surname, but it moved up to the 15,140th position by 2010, marking a change of 2.04%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 12%, from 1,740 in 2000 to 1,948 in 2010. The proportion of Tolans per 100,000 people also saw an increment from 0.65 to 0.66 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,455 | #15,140 | 2.04% |
| Count | 1,740 | 1,948 | 11.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.66 | 1.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tolan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tolan has also shifted over the years according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 88.91% in 2000 to 85.78% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of Tolans identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.90% to 3.34%, and representing a change of 75.79%. The percentage of Tolans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and having two or more races also grew, while the proportion of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw modest increases. Data for certain categories was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.91% | 85.78% | -3.52% |
| Black | 5.69% | 6.01% | 5.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.34% | 75.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.36% | 52.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 1.8% | 36.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0.72% | 14.29% |