Explore the Family Name Toothaker
The meaning of Toothaker
Altered form of Swiss German Totenacher, a habitational name (recorded in Konstanz in the 14th century) for someone from Todtnacht in Thurgau, Switzerland.
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How common is the last name Toothaker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Toothaker has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,150 in popularity and rose slightly to 28,049 in 2010, a decrease of 3.31%. The count of people with this surname increased from 838 in 2000 to 854 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.91%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.45%, from 0.31 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,150 | #28,049 | -3.31% |
| Count | 838 | 854 | 1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toothaker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Toothaker surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease of 1.26% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped significantly from 1.19% to 0.59%. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.76% in 2010. Additionally, there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, but this changed to 1.41% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 96.14% | -1.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.76% | 109.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.19% | 0.59% | -50.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |