Explore the Family Name Toscani
The meaning of Toscani
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Toscano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Palma, Alessandro, Angelo, Antonio, Domenic, Donato, Gennaro, Ivano.
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How common is the last name Toscani in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Toscani has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 88,083rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 112,568th, representing a decrease of about 27.8%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased over this period, with 196 in 2000 and just 156 in 2010, marking a drop of roughly 20.41%. As this equates to a proportion per 100k people, the frequency of this surname has diminished by 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #112,568 | -27.8% |
| Count | 196 | 156 | -20.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toscani
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Toscani, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, approximately 90.82% of Toscanis identified as White, a figure that rose slightly to 92.31% by 2010. There's a small proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 5.61% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 5.13% in 2010. The surname Toscani does not appear to be associated significantly with other ethnic backgrounds such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.82% | 92.31% | 1.64% |
| Hispanic | 5.61% | 5.13% | -8.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |