Explore the Family Name Tousignant
The meaning of Tousignant
French: habitational name from Touzignan, a place in Gironde. This surname is no longer found in France. History: Pierre Tousignant dit Lapointe from Blaye in Gironde, France, married Marie-Madeleine Philippe in Quebec City, QC, in 1668. His descendants also bear the surnames Blais and Lapointe. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Jacques, Normand, Andre, Etienne, Aime, Alphonse, Benoit, Cecile, Celina, Gilles, Herve.
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How common is the last name Tousignant in the United States?
The surname Tousignant has seen a slight shift in its ranking and count based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Tousignant was ranked 18,057 and by 2010 it had dropped to 18,751, marking a decrease of 3.84%. Nevertheless, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,424 to 1,463, showing a modest growth of 2.74%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 5.66% from 0.53 to 0.5 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,057 | #18,751 | -3.84% |
| Count | 1,424 | 1,463 | 2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.5 | -5.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tousignant
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Tousignant surname identify as white, though this has decreased slightly from 96.98% in 2000 to 95.90% in 2010. The percentage of Tousignants identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, rising by 53.74% to reach 2.26% in 2010. Interestingly, both Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identities emerged within the Tousignant population during this period, registering at 0.48% and 0.34% respectively in 2010. The proportion of Tousignants identifying as having two or more races increased by 17.14%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 19.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 95.9% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.26% | 53.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0.62% | -19.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.35% | 0.41% | 17.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |