Explore the Family Name Tough
The meaning of Tough
1. Scottish (eastern): variant of Tulloch. In Scotland it is pronounced tyookh. 2. English: nickname from Middle English to(u)gh(e), tow(e) ‘strong, vigorous, stubborn’ (Old English tōh).
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How common is the last name Tough in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Tough" has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 62,577th and fell to 74,375th in 2010, reflecting a change of -18.85%. Similarly, the count of this surname dropped by 13.04% during this decade, from 299 persons in 2000 to 260 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also experienced a decrease of -18.18%, showing a downward trend in the prevalence of this name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #74,375 | -18.85% |
| Count | 299 | 260 | -13.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tough
Observing the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname "Tough", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.58% over the decade. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname decreased by 23.19% from 2000 to 2010. The data for those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.31% | 93.85% | 0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.01% | 3.08% | -23.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |