Explore the Family Name Toler
The meaning of Toler
English: variant of Toller. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Toler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Toler saw a minor fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 3,592nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 3,757th position, marking a change of -4.59%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Toler increased from 9,091 in 2000 to 9,427 in 2010, a growth of 3.7%. Despite this growth, the proportion of the Toler surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,592 | #3,757 | -4.59% |
| Count | 9,091 | 9,427 | 3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.37 | 3.2 | -5.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Toler experienced some changes over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Toler surname identified as White (82.47%). By 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 80.53%. The percentage of those identifying as Black also increased marginally from 14.17% to 14.59%. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native saw relative increases, rising from 0.36% to 0.46% and 0.49% to 0.63% respectively. Notably, the number of individuals with the Toler surname identifying as two or more races increased considerably from 1.31% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also rose from 1.20% to 1.78% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.47% | 80.53% | -2.35% |
| Black | 14.17% | 14.59% | 2.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.02% | 54.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.78% | 48.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.63% | 28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.46% | 27.78% |
Toler ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Toler is British & Irish, which comprises 60.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (19.6%) and Italian (3.5%). Additional ancestries include Nigerian, Eastern European, Scandinavian, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 60.7% |
| French & German | 19.6% |
| Italian | 3.5% |
| Other | 16.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Toler
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Toler have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 89.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.70% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 89.20% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 89.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 89.20% |
What Toler haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Toler is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-FGC22538 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Parham, Maxwell, Rosser, Crandall, Beckwith, Thomason, Mcnulty, Ingraham, Rowlands, Prichard.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Toler surname are: T2b, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Toler have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Toler" Surname 37.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Toler" Surname 29.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Toler" Surname 20.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Toler" Surname 19.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Toler?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Toler are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition