Explore the Family Name Tomaino
The meaning of Tomaino
Italian: from a pet form of Toma. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Agostino, Camillo, Concetta, Elio, Franco, Gino, Nicolina, Rocco, Santo.
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How common is the last name Tomaino in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tomaino was ranked 26,446 in popularity in 2000 and moved slightly to 26,833 in 2010, a minor decrease of 1.46%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a modest increase of 4.38%, rising from 868 in 2000 to 906 in 2010. This resulted in a slight decrease in the proportion of Tomainos per 100,000 people from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,446 | #26,833 | -1.46% |
| Count | 868 | 906 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomaino
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Tomaino surname. In 2000, 97% of Tomainos identified as white, which marginally decreased to 96.03% by 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities reduced by 34.24%, from 1.84% to 1.21%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.92% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010, reflecting a change of 164.13%. No Tomainos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.03% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.43% | 164.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 1.21% | -34.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |