Explore the Family Name Tosto
The meaning of Tosto
Italian (Sicily): nickname or persohal name from the dialect word tosto, Neapolitan tuosto, Sicilian tostu ‘obstinate, headstrong’; in Sicilian also ‘impudent’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Antonino, Gino, Giuseppe, Luigi, Martino, Palma, Pasquale, Sal, Vito.
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How common is the last name Tosto in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tosto has seen a slight decrease in popularity. In 2000, Tosto was ranked 33,333 with 646 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 37,288 and the count of individuals bearing the surname declined to 598, representing a 7.43% drop. The proportion per 100K also decreased by 16.67%, from 0.24 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,333 | #37,288 | -11.87% |
| Count | 646 | 598 | -7.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tosto
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people with the Tosto surname identify as White, with a slightly decreasing percentage from 97.68% in 2000 to 97.16% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant drop from 1.70% in 2000 down to 1.00% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 97.16% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1% | -41.18% |
| 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% |