Explore the Family Name Tosado
The meaning of Tosado
Hispanic (mainly Puerto Rico): apparently a nickname from tosado, past participle of the Portuguese verb tosar ‘to cut hair short’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tosado in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tosado has seen an uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name moved up from 44,895th place to 41,579th place, a positive change of 7.39 percent. In terms of raw numbers, the count of individuals with the Tosado surname increased from 450 to 523, marking a substantial growth of 16.22 percent. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a rise, albeit of a smaller magnitude of 5.88 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #41,579 | 7.39% |
| Count | 450 | 523 | 16.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tosado
The Decennial U.S. Census provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tosado. From 2000 to 2010, there was a significant shift in ethnicity distribution. While the Hispanic representation for the Tosado surname rose from 89.56 percent to 94.46 percent, a growth of 5.47 percent, the White representation decreased by 40.25 percent, from 8 percent to 4.78 percent. Meanwhile, the Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups showed no changes or had their data suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.56% | 94.46% | 5.47% |
| White | 8% | 4.78% | -40.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |