Explore the Family Name Tousant
The meaning of Tousant
Americanized form of French Toussaint. It is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tousant in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tousant has increased over a decade. In 2000, Tousant was ranked 57,090th in terms of frequency and had 334 instances. By 2010, its rank improved to 54,296th and the count rose to 380, marking a 13.77% increase in usage. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed an uptick from 0.12 to 0.13, which is a growth rate of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #54,296 | 4.89% |
| Count | 334 | 380 | 13.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tousant
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Tousant identified as Black. This group, however, saw a slight reduction from 71.56% in 2000 to 68.16% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White remained relatively stable, inching up slightly from 26.35% to 26.84%. Notably, the 2010 data introduced new ethnic identities: those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races. These categories comprised 1.84% each of the total Tousants. There were no Tousants who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.56% | 68.16% | -4.75% |
| White | 26.35% | 26.84% | 1.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.84% | 22.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |