Find out how popular the last name Toalson is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Toalson.

Toalson, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Toalson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toalson in America

Toalson is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toalson surname appeared 320 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Toalson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toalson to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Toalson

The surname TOALSON has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "tol," meaning a tax or toll, and "son," indicating a descendant. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a family involved in the collection of tolls or taxes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a certain John Tolson is mentioned. This spelling variation hints at the name's evolution over time.

During the 14th century, the TOALSON name appeared in various records across different regions of England. Notably, a Robert Tollesone was documented in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1349, indicating the presence of the family in that area.

In the 16th century, the name TOALSON was found in the records of the parish of St. Mary's in Nottingham. A notable bearer of the name during this time was William Toalson, who was born in 1542 and served as a prominent merchant in the city.

The TOALSON family also had ties to the county of Yorkshire. In the 17th century, a Thomas Toalson was recorded as a landowner in the village of Ripley, near Harrogate. His son, John Toalson, born in 1632, became a respected figure in the local community.

As the centuries passed, the TOALSON name spread throughout various parts of England. One notable individual was Sir Henry Toalson (1712-1785), a successful businessman and landowner from Lincolnshire. He was instrumental in the development of the town of Grantham and served as a magistrate for many years.

Another prominent bearer of the TOALSON name was Elizabeth Toalson (1766-1842), a pioneer in women's education. She founded one of the first schools for girls in London and was widely respected for her progressive views on female education.

In the 19th century, the TOALSON family continued to make their mark. George Toalson (1823-1897), a renowned architect from Oxfordshire, designed several notable buildings, including the Town Hall in his hometown of Banbury.

While the TOALSON surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history spans centuries and is deeply rooted in various regions of England, with notable individuals contributing to various fields throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toalson

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Toalson.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Toalson was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Toalson has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Toalson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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