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

Togher, 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 Togher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Togher in America

Togher is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Togher surname appeared 133 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 Togher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Togher 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 Togher

The surname Togher is believed to have originated in Ireland, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "tóchar," which means a causeway or dry path across a marsh or bog. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname likely lived near or were associated with such geographical features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Togher can be found in the Fiants of the Reign of Elizabeth I, a collection of documents from the 16th century. In these records, a man named Patrick Togher is mentioned as residing in County Cork, Ireland, in the year 1595. This provides evidence of the name's existence during the late 16th century.

The Togher name is closely linked to various place names in Ireland, particularly those containing the word "tóchar." For example, the townland of Togher in County Waterford and the village of Togher in County Cork both derive their names from the same linguistic root as the surname.

In the 17th century, the Togher surname appears in the Petty's Census of Ireland, conducted in 1659. This census recorded several families bearing the name, predominantly in the counties of Cork and Waterford, further solidifying the name's connection to these regions.

One notable figure in history who bore the surname Togher was John Togher (1650-1718), an Irish Catholic priest and theologian. He served as the Bishop of Cork and Cloyne from 1709 until his death in 1718, playing a significant role in the religious life of the region during that time.

Another individual of note was Michael Togher (1792-1860), an Irish businessman and politician. He was a member of the British Parliament, representing the constituency of Dundalk from 1835 to 1837. Togher was also involved in trade and commerce, owning several mills and businesses in Ireland.

In the 19th century, the surname Togher made its way to the United States, as many Irish immigrants settled in various parts of the country. One such individual was Patrick Togher (1810-1892), who emigrated from County Cork and became a successful businessman and landowner in New York City.

The name Togher has also been recorded in various spellings throughout history, such as Tougher, Toghar, and Toughor. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, phonetic adaptations, and the variations in how scribes and record-keepers transcribed the name over time.

While the Togher surname is not among the most common in Ireland or other parts of the world, it has a rich history and a strong connection to the Irish landscape and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Togher

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

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

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