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

Toay, 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 Toay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toay in America

Toay is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toay surname appeared 146 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 Toay.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toay 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 Toay

The surname TOAY has its origins in the Catalan region of Spain, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "toai," which means "hillock" or "small hill." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a geographical feature or a place name where the earliest bearers of the surname lived or originated from.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TOAY can be found in the archives of the town of Tarragona, where a merchant named Pere TOAY was mentioned in a document dated 1487. This document detailed a transaction involving the sale of olive oil, indicating that the TOAY family may have been involved in the trade of agricultural goods during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name TOAY appeared in several church records and baptismal registries in the region of Catalonia. One notable figure from this era was Joan TOAY, a respected artisan who specialized in the crafting of intricate woodcarvings for churches and cathedrals. His work can still be admired in some of the historic buildings in Barcelona and its surrounding areas.

During the 17th century, the TOAY surname began to spread beyond the borders of Catalonia, as members of the family migrated to other parts of Spain and even to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was Diego TOAY, a soldier who served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). His bravery and loyalty were recognized, and he was granted land in the New World as a reward for his service.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the TOAY surname was Margarita TOAY, a renowned writer and poet who gained recognition for her romantic verses and literary works. Her collection of poems, titled "Flores de Primavera" (Flowers of Spring), was widely acclaimed and earned her a place among the celebrated literary figures of her time.

Another notable individual with the surname TOAY was Javier TOAY, a skilled architect who lived in the late 19th century. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Comunicaciones (Communications Palace), which was completed in 1892 and served as the headquarters for the Spanish postal service.

Throughout history, the TOAY surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artisans, soldiers, writers, and architects. While the name may have originated from a humble geographical reference, it has been associated with notable achievements and contributions across different fields and eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toay

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

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

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