Explore the Family Name Totherow
The meaning of Totherow
Americanized form of German Dotterer or Dötterer. Compare Dotherow, Tedrow, and Tutterow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Totherow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Totherow showed a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 33,933 in 2000, it moved up slightly to 33,772 in 2010, marking a 0.47% change. The number of people bearing this last name also increased from 633 to 674 during the same period, showing a 6.48% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #33,772 | 0.47% |
| Count | 633 | 674 | 6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Totherow
In terms of ethnicity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Totherow surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease from 96.84% to 93.92%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. However, Hispanic representation saw an increase of 46.48%, moving from 1.42% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased from 1.26% to 2.08%, marking a 65.08% change. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" emerged in 2010 with 1.34% of Totherows identifying with it.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 93.92% | -3.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.08% | 46.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 2.08% | 65.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |