Explore the Family Name Toot
The meaning of Toot
Possibly an altered form of German or Hungarian Toth.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Toot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Toot has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Toot ranked 45,482 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 53,316, marking a 17.22% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also went down from 443 to 388 during this period, signifying a decline of 12.42%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Toot per 100,000 decreased by 18.75%, from 0.16 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #53,316 | -17.22% |
| Count | 443 | 388 | -12.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toot
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Toot identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.74% in 2000 to 96.65% in 2010. Meanwhile, the census identified an increase in people of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity during the same period, rising from 0% to 1.55%. However, no changes were detected in other ethnic categories such as those identifying as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native; these groups either remained at 0% or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 96.65% | -1.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |