Explore the Family Name Totman
The meaning of Totman
English (Essex): occupational name for a watchman or lookout, from Middle English tote ‘lookout, watch’ (Old English tōt) + -man. See also Todman.
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How common is the last name Totman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Totman has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Totman was the 26876th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had slipped to the 28587th position, marking a decrease of 6.37 percent. In terms of count, there were 850 individuals with this surname in 2000, which marginally dropped to 834 by 2010, showing a decline of 1.88 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Totman per 100,000 decreased by 12.5 percent from 0.32 to 0.28 over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,876 | #28,587 | -6.37% |
| Count | 850 | 834 | -1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Totman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Totman also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, accounting for 95.65 percent in 2000 and reducing slightly to 94.60 percent in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Two or more races, going up from 1.41 percent in 2000 to 3.00 percent in 2010, marking a significant jump of 112.77 percent. The percentage of Hispanic Totman's also increased, albeit modestly, from 1.18 percent to 1.44 percent. However, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, despite being 0.82 percent in 2000. Similarly, no people identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.6% | -1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 3% | 112.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.44% | 22.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |