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

Tocktoo, 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 Tocktoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tocktoo in America

Tocktoo is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tocktoo surname appeared 101 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 Tocktoo.

The history of the last name Tocktoo

The surname TOCKTOO is believed to have originated in the southwestern regions of France during the late medieval period, roughly spanning from the 12th to the 15th centuries. It is thought to be derived from an Old French term "toqueteur," which referred to a person who played a small drum or tabor. This occupation-based surname may have been adopted by individuals who performed this role or were associated with musical entertainers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TOCKTOO can be found in a 14th-century municipal record from the city of Bordeaux, where a certain Jean TOCKTOO was listed as a resident. This document provides evidence of the surname's presence in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the TOCKTOO name was Pierre TOCKTOO (1523-1592), a renowned luthier (maker of stringed instruments) from the town of Limoges. His craftsmanship and contributions to the art of instrument-making earned him recognition throughout France.

Another individual of note was Marguerite TOCKTOO (1598-1668), a prominent businesswoman from the city of Marseille. She established a successful trading company that exported goods throughout the Mediterranean region, making her a influential figure in the local economy.

During the 17th century, the TOCKTOO surname appeared in various records across southern France, including the baptismal records of a small village near Toulouse, where a family by the name of TOCKTOO resided for generations.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Jacques TOCKTOO (1712-1781) gained renown for his bravery and leadership during the War of the Austrian Succession. He rose through the ranks of the French army and was awarded several honors for his service.

Another notable figure from this period was Marie-Antoinette TOCKTOO (1745-1821), a celebrated painter and portraitist who was commissioned by members of the French nobility to create works of art that adorned their homes and estates.

While the TOCKTOO surname may have originated in France, it is likely that over the centuries, various branches of the family migrated to other regions, leading to the dispersal of the name across different parts of Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tocktoo

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

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 Tocktoo 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.

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Tocktoo, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!