Explore the Family Name Toppin
The meaning of Toppin
English (Cumbria): variant of Topping.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Toppin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Toppin has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Toppin was ranked 24,993rd among the most common surnames, with 933 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the ranking rose slightly to 24,982nd, accompanied by an increase of 6.65% in the count of people named Toppin to 995. However, there was a slight decrease of 2.86% in the proportion per 100k people bearing this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,993 | #24,982 | 0.04% |
| Count | 933 | 995 | 6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toppin
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Toppin, trends from the Decennial U.S. Census indicate some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Black increased by 3.83% to 55.08%, making it the most common ethnicity. White individuals represented the second largest group at 34.87%, although this was a decrease of 8.09% from 2000. Increases were also observed among those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 25.60%. Interestingly, the census recorded no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing this surname in 2010, despite small representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.05% | 55.08% | 3.83% |
| White | 37.94% | 34.87% | -8.09% |
| Hispanic | 5.04% | 6.33% | 25.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3.22% | 3.12% | -3.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |