Explore the Family Name Tole
The meaning of Tole
1. English (Lancashire and Devon): variant of Towle; compare Toll. 2. Albanian: from a short form of the personal name Apostol.
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How common is the last name Tole in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tole has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 38,320th most popular surname, whereas in 2010, it slipped to the 40,494th spot, marking a decline of 5.67%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a marginal decrease of 0.55%, moving from 543 in 2000 to 540 in 2010. This change is reflected in the slight drop in proportion per 100k from 0.2 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #40,494 | -5.67% |
| Count | 543 | 540 | -0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tole
Regarding the ethnicity of people bearing the Tole surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of those with the Tole surname identified as White (78.52% in 2010, down from 82.32% in 2000), there was a significant increase in the percentage who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 1.10% to 3.15%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic and Black also increased modestly. There was no data for those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.32% | 78.52% | -4.62% |
| Black | 13.08% | 13.89% | 6.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 3.15% | 186.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.41% | 18.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |