Explore the Family Name Tooks
The meaning of Tooks
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tooks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tooks has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved up from 63,812 to 59,171 which is a positive change of 7.27 percent. The count of individuals with the surname also grew from 292 to 342 signifying a significant increase of 17.12 percent. This rise is also reflected in the proportional data where for every 100k people, the proportion rose from 0.11 to 0.12, showing an increase of 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #59,171 | 7.27% |
| Count | 292 | 342 | 17.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tooks
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tooks has shown little variation between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of the individuals with this surname identified as Black, accounting for 96.23% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.20% in 2010. A small percentage in 2010 identified as belonging to two or more races, marking a new entry in the ethnic identity. However, the Hispanic representation fell from 1.71% in 2000 to none by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as White, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.23% | 96.2% | -0.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |