Explore the Family Name Tolin
The meaning of Tolin
Irish: altered form of Toland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tolin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tolin has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Tolin ranked 28,730 in popularity among all U.S. surnames with a count of 780 individuals. By 2010, it had slid to rank 30,630, with the count slightly decreasing to 761 - a drop of 2.44%. Consequently, the proportion of Tolins per 100,000 people also dipped by 10.34% from 0.29 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,730 | #30,630 | -6.61% |
| Count | 780 | 761 | -2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tolin
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Tolin surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, increasing marginally from 86.92% to 87.39%. There was an incredible increase of 80.84% in those who identify as Hispanic, though they make up only a small portion of the total. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which didn't exist in 2000. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased significantly by 26.86%, down to 5.91%. Lastly, the categories of "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" saw no changes during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.92% | 87.39% | 0.54% |
| Black | 8.08% | 5.91% | -26.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.02% | 80.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |