Explore the Family Name Tozer
The meaning of Tozer
1. English (Devon): occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle English tosen ‘to tease, card’ (Old English tāsian), for someone who teased or carded wool, flax, etc., so as to clean and separate the fibers. 2. Americanized form of Hungarian Tőzsér: occupational name for a dealer or tradesman, tőzsér, especially one selling cattle.
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How common is the last name Tozer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tozer saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tozer was ranked 20,367th most common surname in the United States with 1,213 individuals carrying it, representing approximately 0.45 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 21,868th despite only a minor reduction in count to 1,188 or roughly 0.4 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -7.37% in rank and -2.06% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,367 | #21,868 | -7.37% |
| Count | 1,213 | 1,188 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.4 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tozer
The ethnicity associated with the surname Tozer also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, as documented by the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of Tozers identified as White in both years, though this proportion slightly decreased from 96.37% to 95.45%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.58% to 0.76%, while those reporting two or more ethnicities rose from 1.15% to 1.35%. The proportion of Tozers identifying as Hispanic also increased slightly from 1.40% to 1.52%. Notably, no Tozers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 these categories represented 0.51% and 0.42% of the Tozers respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 95.45% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.52% | 8.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.35% | 17.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.76% | 31.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |