Explore the Family Name Tougas
The meaning of Tougas
French (Normandy): variant of Tougard, from the Norman personal name Tougard, derived from the Old Norse name Thórgarthr, composed of the name of the god Thórr (see Thor) + garthr ‘fence, defence’. The surname Tougas is very rare in France, where it was in the past found e.g. in Eure. History: Guillaume Tougas/Tougard dit Laviolette from Fatouville in Eure, France, married Marie Brazeau in Montreal, QC, in 1698. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Alain, Armand, Cecile, Emile, Gaston, Pierre, Rosaire.
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How common is the last name Tougas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tougas saw a slight increase in occurrence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tougas was ranked 24,701st in popularity, with 947 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had somewhat slipped to 24,961, but the count of people with the surname rose by 5.17% to 996. Despite this growth in numbers, the proportion per 100k fell slightly by 2.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,701 | #24,961 | -1.05% |
| Count | 947 | 996 | 5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tougas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tougas also shifted between 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those identified as White decreased from 95.14% to 92.17%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced an impressive surge, going from 1.80% to 4.02%. Persons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased from 0.84% to 1.10%, and those associating with two or more ethnicities elevated significantly from 1.37% to 2.31%. There were no recorded changes for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 92.17% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 4.02% | 123.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 2.31% | 68.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 1.1% | 30.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |