Explore the Family Name Tomsic
The meaning of Tomsic
1. Slovenian (Tomšič, Tomsič): patronymic from an old derivative of the personal name Tomaž (see Thomas). 2. Croatian (Tomšić): patronymic from an old pet form of the personal name Toma (see Thomas) or of its derivative Tomislav (see Tomic). Compare Tomsich, Tomsick, and Tomasi 2.
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How common is the last name Tomsic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tomsic has seen a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,673rd in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 36,286th, marking a 4.65% drop. However, the number of individuals bearing the Tomsic surname remained constant at 617 in both years. The proportion of individuals with the Tomsic surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, indicating an 8.7% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,673 | #36,286 | -4.65% |
| Count | 617 | 617 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomsic
In terms of ethnic identity, the Tomsic surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group represented 96.43% in 2000 and 96.27% in 2010, showing a marginal decrease of 0.17%. The data also indicates that between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase (60.49%) in the proportion of individuals with this surname who identify with two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.81% to 1.3%. Furthermore, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decline of 12.36%, dropping from 2.59% to 2.27%. No data was recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 96.27% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.27% | -12.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.3% | 60.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |