Explore the Family Name Toppen
The meaning of Toppen
Dutch: variant of Tobben, a patronymic from Tobe 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Toppen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Toppen has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 91,004th in popularity and increased to 76,029th by 2010, an overall change of 16.46%. The count of individuals with the surname also rose, from 188 to 253—a significant jump of 34.57%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Toppen per 100,000 increased by 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #76,029 | 16.46% |
| Count | 188 | 253 | 34.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toppen
The ethnic identity distribution of the surname Toppen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of Toppens identified as White, with a slight decrease from 90.96% to 90.51%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased by 25.62% over the decade. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identification within the surname group, registering at 3.16% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.96% | 90.51% | -0.49% |
| Black | 6.91% | 5.14% | -25.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |