Explore the Family Name Tookes
The meaning of Tookes
1. Probably an altered form of English Tooke. 2. Perhapsalso an altered form of Hungarian Tőkés, from tőke ‘trunk’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tookes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tookes has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname jumped from 26,125 in the year 2000 to 22,131 by 2010, indicating a rise in popularity of approximately 15.29%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 881 to 1168 within the same period, an increase of about 32.58%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people in the population also showed an uptick of 21.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,125 | #22,131 | 15.29% |
| Count | 881 | 1,168 | 32.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.4 | 21.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tookes
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tookes also experienced some changes during the 2000-2010 period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 91.83% to 86.30%. However, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of those identifying as White, with the figure jumping from 3.63% to 8.82%. The category of Two or more races also saw a rise, moving from 1.48% to 2.31%. On the other hand, the Hispanic ethnicity saw a decrease from 2.95% to 1.97%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.83% | 86.3% | -6.02% |
| White | 3.63% | 8.82% | 142.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 2.31% | 56.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 1.97% | -33.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |