Explore the Family Name Tourdot
The meaning of Tourdot
French (mainly Haute-Saône): from a diminutive of the Old French bird’s name tourde ‘fieldfare’ (Turdus pilaris), i.e. a kind of thrush, used as a nickname related to some characteristic of this bird. In the US, this surname is found mainly in WI. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tourdot in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tourdot has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Its rank improved from 79,676 in 2000 to 77,264 in 2010, indicating a change of approximately 3.03%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by around 11.71% from 222 to 248 during this same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #77,264 | 3.03% |
| Count | 222 | 248 | 11.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tourdot
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tourdot, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly tied to White ethnicity. In 2000, about 99.10% of those carrying the surname identified as White while in 2010, this percentage slightly decreased to 97.58%, showing a change of -1.53%. There were no significant changes or figures noted for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native within these years, with the data either remaining constant or suppressed due to privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 97.58% | -1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |