Explore the Family Name Tolton
The meaning of Tolton
English (Leicestershire): habitational name, possibly from either of two places called Tollerton, in Nottinghamshire and North Yorkshire. The first is named from the Old Norse personal name Thorleifr + Old English tūn ‘settlement’, ‘enclosure’; the second is from Old English tolnere ‘tax gatherers’ + tūn.
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How common is the last name Tolton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Tolton' experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010 dropping from rank 50903 to 52619 (a change of -3.37%). Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 385 to 394, reflecting a 2.34% growth. However, the proportion of 'Tolton' per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #52,619 | -3.37% |
| Count | 385 | 394 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tolton
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Tolton' identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 78.44% in 2000 to 74.87% in 2010. Black representation also showed a modest increase from 16.36% to 17.51%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as being of two or more races, skyrocketing from 1.3% to 5.08%, which is a remarkable 290.77% change. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation fell from 2.86% to 2.28%. No entries for this surname were recorded under Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.44% | 74.87% | -4.55% |
| Black | 16.36% | 17.51% | 7.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 5.08% | 290.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 2.28% | -20.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |