Explore the Family Name Tomaso
The meaning of Tomaso
Italian: from the personal name Tomaso, an equivalent of Thomas. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmello, Benedetto, Biagio, Biago, Carlo, Nicola, Pasquale, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Tomaso in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tomaso saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 41,262 but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 46,647, signifying a decline of approximately 13.05%. The count, or total number of individuals with the surname, also decreased from 498 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, an 8.43% reduction. This equates to a drop in proportion per 100,000 people - from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,262 | #46,647 | -13.05% |
| Count | 498 | 456 | -8.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomaso
In terms of ethnic identity as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes for the surname Tomaso from 2000 to 2010. While there was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in both years, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.61% to none. Almost all individuals with the surname identified as White, with only a slight decrease from 96.39% in 2000 to 96.05% in 2010. The Hispanic category saw an increase from 1.81% to 2.85%, marking a 57.46% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 96.05% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.85% | 57.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |