Explore the Family Name Tosh
The meaning of Tosh
1. Scottish (central and eastern): shortened form of McIntosh, which is also established in Antrim and Derry, Ireland. 2. Americanized form of German Tosch, in part of Sorbian origin. 3. Americanized form of Slovenian Toš: from an old shortened form of the personal name Tomaž (see Thomas). Compare Tush.
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How common is the last name Tosh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tosh has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,297th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 14,050, marking a decline of 5.66%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 2,104 to 2,143, a rise of 1.85%. However, when normalized for population growth, there was a decrease of 6.41% in the proportion of people named Tosh per 100,000 residents.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,297 | #14,050 | -5.66% |
| Count | 2,104 | 2,143 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.73 | -6.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tosh
In terms of the ethnicity breakdown of those bearing the Tosh surname, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 60%, rising from 1.05% to 1.68%. Similarly, individuals claiming two or more races also saw an increase, climbing from 1.66% to 2.94% - a jump of approximately 77.11%. Meanwhile, the proportion of White individuals using the surname dipped by about 1.47%, although they still made up the majority at 92.58% in 2010. Hispanic representation rose from 1.05% to 1.35%, an increase of roughly 28.57%. Lastly, both Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native groups saw decreases in their numbers, falling by 35.78% and 36.97% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.96% | 92.58% | -1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.94% | 77.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 1.68% | 60% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.35% | 28.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.19% | 0.75% | -36.97% |
| Black | 1.09% | 0.7% | -35.78% |