Explore the Family Name Tomac
The meaning of Tomac
Croatian: from an old pet form of the personal name Toma (see Thomas) or of its derivative Tomislav (see Tomic).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tomac in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tomac saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,583 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 53,204, marking a 3.14% change. Despite the drop in rank, the number of people with the Tomac surname increased from 379 to 389 during this time period, indicating a 2.64% increment. However, the proportion of individuals with the name per 100,000 population fell by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #53,204 | -3.14% |
| Count | 379 | 389 | 2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomac
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tomac, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, with a percentage of 97.36 in 2000 and slightly increasing to 97.43 in 2010. Although there were individuals who identified with two or more races in 2000 (1.32%), there was no data showing the same in 2010. The census data also recorded a new association of the surname with Hispanic ethnicity in 2010 (1.29%). There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 97.43% | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |