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

Toczko, 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 Toczko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toczko in America

Toczko is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toczko surname appeared 136 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 Toczko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toczko 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 Toczko

The surname Toczko has its origins in Poland and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "toczka," which means "small round object" or "little ball." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who made or worked with small round objects, such as a button maker or a turner.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Toczko can be found in medieval Polish records and documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. However, it is worth noting that spelling variations were common during this time period, and the name may have appeared as Toczek, Toczyk, or Toczka in different records.

One notable historical figure with the surname Toczko was Jan Toczko, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the Polish-Teutonic wars and was renowned for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Kazimierz Toczko, a Polish painter and artist who lived in the 18th century. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in Poland, are considered important examples of the Baroque style in Polish art.

In the 19th century, the Toczko surname was also associated with several notable academics and intellectuals. One such figure was Stanisław Toczko, a renowned linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages.

During the 20th century, the name Toczko gained further recognition through the accomplishments of individuals like Janusz Toczko, a Polish athlete who excelled in track and field events, particularly the high jump. He represented Poland in several international competitions and won numerous medals.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Maria Toczko, a Polish resistance fighter during World War II. She played a crucial role in the Polish Underground State, risking her life to support the resistance movement against the Nazi occupation.

While the surname Toczko is not among the most common Polish surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toczko

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

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

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