Explore the Family Name Touray
The meaning of Touray
West African (mainly Gambia): variant of Touré (see Toure). Compare Turay.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Touray in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Touray has significantly risen in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 62,577 but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 32,438. This represents an increase in rank of 48.16 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, from 299 in 2000 to 709 in 2010, marking a 137.12 percent surge. As a result, the proportion of people named Touray per 100,000 individuals nearly doubled from 0.11 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #32,438 | 48.16% |
| Count | 299 | 709 | 137.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.24 | 118.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Touray
Concerning its ethnic identity, the surname Touray is predominantly associated with the Black community, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost 89 percent of people with this surname identified as Black, and by 2010, that proportion had increased to over 94 percent. There was also a small percentage of individuals who identified as White (3.34% in 2000 and 2.96% in 2010) and those who identified with two or more races (7.36% in 2000 and 1.41% in 2010). The data showed no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Interestingly, there was some representation within the Hispanic community in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.96% | 94.36% | 6.07% |
| White | 3.34% | 2.96% | -11.38% |
| Two or More Races | 7.36% | 1.41% | -80.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |