Explore the Family Name Tomhave
The meaning of Tomhave
North German: topographic name for someone who lived ‘at the estate or farm’, Low German to dem have (standard German zu dem Hofe), in an area with scattered farms and large distances between them.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tomhave in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tomhave has seen a slight drop in its popularity rank from 101,157 in 2000 to 101,737 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 0.57%. However, interestingly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.27% during the same period, from 165 people in 2000 to 177 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #101,737 | -0.57% |
| Count | 165 | 177 | 7.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomhave
Speaking of ethnic identity, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Tomhave identified as White, although there was a minor decline from 92.12% in 2000 to 89.27% in 2010. There was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black categories for both years. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 24.40%, from 5.45% in 2000 to 6.78% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.12% | 89.27% | -3.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.45% | 6.78% | 24.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |