Explore the Family Name Tuohy
The meaning of Tuohy
Irish (Munster): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Tuathaigh ‘descendant of Tuathach’, a byname meaning ‘chief, lord’ (i.e. ruler over a tuath ‘tribe or territory’). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Liam, Dermot, Niamh, Seamus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tuohy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tuohy has seen minor shifts in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Tuohy was ranked as the 15,825th most popular surname and by 2010, it had shifted slightly to 16,395th place, representing a decrease of 3.6%. Over this same time period, the number of people with the surname Tuohy increased from 1,689 individuals to 1,755 individuals, marking an increase of 3.91%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 6.35% from 0.63 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,825 | #16,395 | -3.6% |
| Count | 1,689 | 1,755 | 3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.59 | -6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuohy
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tuohy, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some interesting insight. The overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Tuohy identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (97.16% and 96.64% respectively), with a slight decrease of 0.54%. There was a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.36% in 2000 to 0.57% in 2010, which is a change of 58.33%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.66% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010, a change of 13.25%. The portion identifying as two or more races also increased from 0.59% to 0.68%, a 15.25% change. No individuals with the surname Tuohy identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 96.64% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.88% | 13.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.68% | 15.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.57% | 58.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |