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

Toda, 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 Toda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toda in America

Toda is the 44957th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toda surname appeared 477 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 Toda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toda 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 Toda

The surname Toda has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "toca," which means "headgear" or "headdress." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who made or sold these items.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from 1253 that recorded the distribution of land and property in the city of Seville after its reconquest from the Moors. This indicates that the name Toda was present in the region of Andalusia during the 13th century.

During the 15th century, the name Toda appeared in several historical records from the Kingdom of Aragon, including the Cadastre of King Alfonso V of Aragon, which was a census-like document that listed taxpayers and their properties. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Spain by that time.

One notable individual with the surname Toda was Juan Toda, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Americas in the 16th century. He was born in Seville around 1505 and accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519.

Another prominent figure was Francisco Toda y Gayón, a Spanish military officer and governor of the Philippines from 1678 to 1684. He played a significant role in strengthening the Spanish presence in the Pacific region and defending the islands against various threats.

In the 18th century, Manuel Toda y Regalado, a Spanish painter and engraver, gained recognition for his religious artwork and portraits. He was born in Seville in 1716 and became a member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando.

Jumping to the 19th century, José Toda y Guell, a Spanish businessman and politician, served as the mayor of Barcelona from 1868 to 1869. He was born in Barcelona in 1815 and played a significant role in the city's development and modernization.

Finally, in the 20th century, Eduardo Toda y Valera, a Spanish architect and urban planner, left a lasting impact on the city of Madrid. He was born in 1891 and designed several notable buildings, including the iconic Edificio Carrión and the Church of Santa Cristina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toda

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

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

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