Explore the Family Name Tousley
The meaning of Tousley
English: variant of Towsley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tousley in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tousley has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,421st most popular surname in the United States, but dropped to the 31,033rd spot by 2010, representing a 5.48% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 757 to 748 during the same period, a decline of 1.19%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Tousley per 100,000 residents also fell by 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,421 | #31,033 | -5.48% |
| Count | 757 | 748 | -1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tousley
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Tousley surname, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, showed some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Though the majority identified as White (92.11% in 2010 down from 93.66% in 2000), there was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, growing from 3.7% to 6.02%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 1.45% to 1.07%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.66% | 92.11% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 6.02% | 62.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.07% | -26.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |