Explore the Family Name Tosi
The meaning of Tosi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Toso. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Primo, Antonio, Attilio, Dante, Dino, Emanuele, Flavio, Gino, Luigi, Marco, Mauro.
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How common is the last name Tosi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tosi saw a modest uptick in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 26,672nd most popular surname and moved up to the 26,516th position by 2010, a slight increase of 0.58%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 7.1% during this period, rising from 859 to 920. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the name Tosi dipped slightly by -3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,672 | #26,516 | 0.58% |
| Count | 859 | 920 | 7.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tosi
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tosi, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw the most significant rise, jumping from 1.16% to 4.13%, a dramatic 256.03% increase. Individuals identifying as white made up the majority of those with the surname, although their percentage dropped slightly from 94.53% to 91.52%. The percentage of Hispanic individuals decreased by 24.65%, moving from 3.61% to 2.72%. For the first time, in 2010, 0.87% of individuals with the Tosi surname identified as Black, while those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 91.52% | -3.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 4.13% | 256.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 2.72% | -24.65% |
| Black | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |