Explore the Family Name Toyer
The meaning of Toyer
English: variant of Tower.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Toyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Toyer has seen a slight decrease in rank from 55,971 in 2000 to 56,073 in 2010, representing a change of -0.18%. However, the count of individuals with the surname Toyer increased by 6.73% from 342 in 2000 to 365 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people has slightly decreased by -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #56,073 | -0.18% |
| Count | 342 | 365 | 6.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toyer
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. While individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and bearing the surname Toyer were represented in 2000, there were none reported in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races appeared in the 2010 data, after being absent in 2000. The percentage of individuals with the Toyer surname who identify as White saw a decrease of -9.20%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 66.54%. The proportion of Black individuals with the Toyer surname experienced a slight increase of 0.72%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged, with no individuals reporting this ethnic identity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.37% | 66.85% | 0.72% |
| White | 28.36% | 25.75% | -9.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 4.38% | 66.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |