Explore the Family Name Tomak
The meaning of Tomak
1. Turkish: nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name from tomak ‘wooden club or ball’, or a nickname from a regional homonym meaning ‘small’. 2. Ukrainian: patronymic from the personal name Toma (see Thomas). 3. Polish: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Tomasz (see Thomas).
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How common is the last name Tomak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tomak has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 63,632, but by 2010 it had climbed up to the 60,790 spot, marking an increase of 4.47%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 293 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, indicating a 12.97% growth. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with the Tomak surname per 100k remained unchanged at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #60,790 | 4.47% |
| Count | 293 | 331 | 12.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomak
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of people with the surname Tomak are White. In 2000, 97.95% identified as White, and while this percentage did decrease slightly to 94.86% in 2010, it still represents the largest group. There was no one identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic (1.81%) and as having two or more ethnic identities (2.42%) in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 94.86% | -3.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |