Explore the Family Name Toppins
The meaning of Toppins
English: variant of Toppin. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Toppins in the United States?
The surname Toppins, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,573rd in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had dropped to 55,121st place – a decline of approximately 20.95 percent. The actual count of individuals with the Toppins surname also fell during this time period, from 442 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, representing a decrease of around 15.61 percent. Similarly, the proportion of Toppins per 100,000 people in the population decreased by 18.75 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #55,121 | -20.95% |
| Count | 442 | 373 | -15.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toppins
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that those with the Toppins surname predominantly identify as White or Black. In 2000, about 81 percent identified as White, slipping slightly to 80.16 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 16.29 percent in 2000 and increased marginally to 16.62 percent in 2010. A small percentage of Toppins identified as being of two or more races, though this figure decreased by 34.31 percent from 2000 to 2010. There were no recorded instances of Toppins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81% | 80.16% | -1.04% |
| Black | 16.29% | 16.62% | 2.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.34% | -34.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |