Explore the Family Name Toon
The meaning of Toon
English (Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire): variant of Town.
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How common is the last name Toon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Toon has slightly decreased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,399th with 2,535 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, although the count increased to 2,636, the rank dropped to 11,877th and the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.32 percent to 0.89.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,399 | #11,877 | -4.19% |
| Count | 2,535 | 2,636 | 3.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 0.89 | -5.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Toon also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, the majority of those with the surname self-identified as White, making up 80.91 percent in 2000 and 80.39 percent in 2010. The second most common category was Black, which decreased from 8.99 percent in 2000 to 8.35 percent in 2010. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent and those identifying as two or more races also saw slight decreases. However, there was a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.46 percent in 2000 to 2.39 percent in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 1.26 percent to 1.75 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.91% | 80.39% | -0.64% |
| Black | 8.99% | 8.35% | -7.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.25% | 5.08% | -3.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.39% | 63.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 2.05% | -3.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 1.75% | 38.89% |