Explore the Family Name Tolliver
The meaning of Tolliver
Altered form of Taliaferro, a surname of Italian origin which spread to the US from England. Today both principal forms of the surname, Taliaferro and Tolliver, are virtually non-existing in Britain. Compare Toliver and English Telfer. History: The VA family of Taliaferro or Tolliver are descended from London-born Robert Taliaferro or Tolliver, who settled in VA by 1647. He was the grandson of a Venetian, Bartholomew Taliaferro, who had settled in London by 1562. Between 1651 and 1673 Robert patented several sizeable holdings in Gloucester County, England. He married Sarah Grimes, the daughter of an Anglican priest, and had one daughter and four sons, all of whom produced large and prosperous families.
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How common is the last name Tolliver in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Tolliver, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained relatively stable from 2000 to 2010. The rank only shifted slightly from 2,956 in 2000 to 2,958 in 2010, a minor decrease of 0.07. The count, however, showed an increase of 8.21% with 11,208 individuals bearing the name Tolliver in 2000 and that number rising to 12,128 by 2010. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the figure dipped slightly by 0.96 from 4.15 in 2000 to 4.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,956 | #2,958 | -0.07% |
| Count | 11,208 | 12,128 | 8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.15 | 4.11 | -0.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tolliver
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tolliver, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased marginally from 50.16% to 48.87%, while the White category also saw a minor decrease from 45.28% to 44.85%. Those identifying as Two or more races experienced a growth of 28.87%, moving from 2.39% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. The categories of Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander both saw increases, with Hispanics seeing a 51.11% rise from 1.35% to 2.04% and Asian/Pacific Islanders increasing from 0.17% to 0.37%, a significant jump of 117.65%. American Indian and Alaskan Natives also saw an increase from 0.65% to 0.79%, a change of 21.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.16% | 48.87% | -2.57% |
| White | 45.28% | 44.85% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 3.08% | 28.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.04% | 51.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.79% | 21.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.17% | 0.37% | 117.65% |
Tolliver 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 Tolliver is British & Irish, which comprises 45.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.3%) and Nigerian (10.0%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Angolan & Congolese, Scandinavian, Eastern European, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 45.5% |
| French & German | 20.3% |
| Nigerian | 10.0% |
| Other | 24.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Tolliver
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 Tolliver have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 74.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 74.70% |
| South Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 74.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 74.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 74.20% |
What Tolliver 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 Tolliver 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 E-P252 and E-M183, which are predominantly found among people with Sub-Saharan African and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Mcnair, Tinsley, Maxwell, Prince, Gee, Massey, Beverly, Kendrick, Moon, Maitland.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Tolliver surname are: H1, T2b, 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 Tolliver 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.
"Tolliver" Surname 38.7%
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.
"Tolliver" Surname 26.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Tolliver" Surname 25.0%
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.
"Tolliver" Surname 22.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Tolliver?
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 Tolliver are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition