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

Toavs, 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 Toavs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toavs in America

Toavs is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toavs surname appeared 178 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 Toavs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toavs 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 Toavs

The surname TOAVS is of Romanian origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, which were part of the historical Romanian principalities.

The name TOAVS is derived from the Romanian word "toavă," which means "barrel" or "cask." It is speculated that the surname was initially given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of barrels, such as coopers or merchants.

One of the earliest known references to the surname TOAVS can be found in a land registry document from the town of Sibiu, dated 1472. This document mentions a certain "Ioan TOAVS," who was a landowner in the area.

In the 16th century, the name TOAVS appeared in various church records and tax registers across Transylvania. For instance, a record from the town of Brasov in 1534 lists a "Mihai TOAVS" as a member of the local guild of craftsmen.

A notable figure bearing the surname TOAVS was Petru TOAVS (1623-1679), a Romanian noble and military commander who played a significant role in the struggles against Ottoman rule during the 17th century. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the Ottoman forces.

Another individual of note was Ana TOAVS (1748-1825), a renowned scholar and educator from the city of Cluj. She was instrumental in establishing one of the first schools for girls in Transylvania and was a pioneer in promoting education for women during her time.

In the 19th century, the surname TOAVS gained prominence with the birth of Ioan TOAVS (1818-1892), a prominent writer and poet who contributed significantly to the development of Romanian literature. His works, which often depicted rural life and the struggles of the Romanian people, were widely acclaimed and inspired many generations of writers.

The name TOAVS can also be found in historical documents from neighboring regions, such as Moldova and Bukovina, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated or had ties to these areas as well.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toavs

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

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 Toavs 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 Toavs 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 Toavs was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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