Explore the Family Name Toulouse
The meaning of Toulouse
French and English: habitational name from Toulouse, the name of several places in the southwestern part of France, most notably the city in Haute-Garonne, the capital of this French department and of the region of Occitanie. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Monique, Camile, Emile, Gilles, Marcel, Rosaire.
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How common is the last name Toulouse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Toulouse had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 41,448th most common surname, and by 2010 it had slipped to the 42,237th position, representing a -1.9% change. The number of people with the Toulouse surname increased by 3.84% during this period, from 495 to 514. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population decreased by -5.56%, from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #42,237 | -1.9% |
| Count | 495 | 514 | 3.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toulouse
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the ethnicity associated with the surname Toulouse has diversified over time. In 2000, 90.30% of those with the surname identified as White; this figure dropped slightly to 85.99% by 2010. During this same period, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly, from 1.21% to 2.33%. Similarly, there were notable increases in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 1.01% to 2.14%) and Black (from 6.06% to 6.61%). Interestingly, no individuals identified as having two or more races or being Hispanic in 2000; however, by 2010, these figures stood at 1.17% and 1.75% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.3% | 85.99% | -4.77% |
| Black | 6.06% | 6.61% | 9.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 2.33% | 92.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.01% | 2.14% | 111.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |