Explore the Family Name Tones
The meaning of Tones
English (Durham): variant of Towns.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tones in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Tones' has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 44,573rd position in 2000, it moved up to 44,109th position in 2010, marking a 3.21% change. The number of people with this surname increased by 10.41%, from 442 in 2000 to 488 in 2010. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the surname 'Tones' saw an increase of 6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #44,109 | 3.21% |
| Count | 442 | 488 | 10.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tones
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Tones' also witnessed some changes during the decade. According to Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 62.83%, from 1.13% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals decreased slightly from 58.37% to 54.92%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a substantial increase of 66.11%, rising from 5.43% to 9.02%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals decreased marginally by 2.88%, from 34.39% in 2000 to 33.40% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.37% | 54.92% | -5.91% |
| Black | 34.39% | 33.4% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 5.43% | 9.02% | 66.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.84% | 62.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |