Explore the Family Name Tomey
The meaning of Tomey
1. Spanish and Aragonese: probably from a derivative of the personal name Tomás (see Thomas). 2. Irish: variant of Twomey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tomey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tomey has seen a slight decline in recent years. In the year 2000, Tomey ranked as the 28,256th most popular name in the United States, however, by 2010, it had fallen to 32,365th place, marking a decrease of 14.54%. The total number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 797 in 2000 to 711 in 2010, a drop of 10.79%. This shift resulted in a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.3 to 0.24, further illustrating a -20.0% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,256 | #32,365 | -14.54% |
| Count | 797 | 711 | -10.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.24 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomey
When discussing the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Tomey, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of them identified as White, though this percentage has slightly decreased from 89.34% in 2000 to 86.92% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw the largest increase, jumping from 5.52% in 2000 to 8.16% in 2010. There was a small increase among those identifying as Black or of two or more races. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native each saw a decrease, both dropping from 0.88% in 2000 to 0.70% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.34% | 86.92% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 5.52% | 8.16% | 47.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 1.97% | 4.79% |
| Black | 1.51% | 1.55% | 2.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0.7% | -20.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 0.7% | -20.45% |