Explore the Family Name Tooker
The meaning of Tooker
English (Devon) and Irish: variant of Tucker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tooker in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Tooker held a fairly steady rank during the decade between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census results. In 2000, it was the 15,745th most common name, moving slightly up to the 15,635th position in 2010. This represents an incremental increase of 0.7%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by approximately 9.81%, from 1,702 in 2000 to 1,869 in 2010. Interestingly, despite the increase in counts, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.63.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,745 | #15,635 | 0.7% |
| Count | 1,702 | 1,869 | 9.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tooker
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Tooker surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly from 95.95% to 93.37%. The Hispanic portion increased by 52.27%, from 1.76% to 2.68%. Additionally, those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a rise of 41.51%, from 1.06% to 1.50%. A small fraction of Tookers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where there had been none reported in 2000. The percentage of Black individuals remained almost unchanged, experiencing a slight decrease of 1.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 93.37% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.68% | 52.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.5% | 41.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0.7% | -1.41% |