Explore the Family Name Toor
The meaning of Toor
Indian (Punjab): Sikh name based on the name of a Jat tribe. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Pritam, Amar, Amritpal, Asim, Beant, Bhajan, Chandan, Darshan, Gagan, Karnail, Rakesh, Sabena. Arabic/Muslim Mohammad, Iqbal, Aamir, Arifa, Arshad, Hafeez, Irfan, Javed, Qaiser, Saqib, Tahir.
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How common is the last name Toor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Toor has seen a significant increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Toor was ranked as the 25,908th most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 19,398th spot, marking an improvement of over 25%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 891 in 2000 to 1,393 in 2010, indicating an impressive growth of 56.34%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 42.42% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,908 | #19,398 | 25.13% |
| Count | 891 | 1,393 | 56.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.47 | 42.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toor
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Toor, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 67.79% in 2000 to 77.32% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races saw a decline from 7.63% to 4.45%. The percentage of individuals associating their ethnicity as white decreased significantly from 22.90% to 16.08%. A small increase was noted among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.67% to 0.79%. Similarly, the Black community witnessed an introduction of 1.01% in 2010. As for American Indian and Alaskan Natives, they made a new appearance in 2010 accounting for 0.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 67.79% | 77.32% | 14.06% |
| White | 22.9% | 16.08% | -29.78% |
| Two or More Races | 7.63% | 4.45% | -41.68% |
| Black | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 0.79% | 17.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |