Explore the Family Name Toutant
The meaning of Toutant
French: 1. in the north, e.g. in Eure-et-Loir, probably a variant of Toutain, from the Norman personal name Tostain, from the Old Norse name Thórsteinn, composed of the name of the god Thórr (see Thor) + steinn ‘stone, rock’, hence meaning ‘altar of Thor’ or perhaps ‘hammer of Thor’. This surname is rare in northern France. 2. elsewhere, e.g. in Rhône and Saône-et-Loire, probably from a derivative of the Old French verb tuter meaning ‘to play an instrument’ or ‘to drink’. History: Nicolas Toutant from Courtalain in Eure-et-Loir, France, married Marie-Anne Rault in Champlain, QC, in 1686. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Pierre, Jacques, Raynald.
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How common is the last name Toutant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Toutant saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped slightly from 48,776 in 2000 to 49,365 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.21%. However, the count or the number of people with the surname Toutant increased by 4.93% during the same period, growing from 406 in 2000 to 426 in 2010. Despite the increase in the actual count, the proportion per 100k saw a decline of 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #49,365 | -1.21% |
| Count | 406 | 426 | 4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toutant
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that a majority of individuals with the surname Toutant identified as White both in 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the percentage increased slightly over the decade from 94.58% to 95.77%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased significantly by 39.48%, falling from 2.71% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation declined slightly by 4.65%, from 1.72% to 1.64%. There were no Toutants who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 95.77% | 1.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 1.64% | -39.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.64% | -4.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |