2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Toich
A Ukrainian surname derived from the word "toich" meaning a tapster or innkeeper.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Toich. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Toich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Toich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Toich, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Toich
The surname "TOICH" is believed to have originated in Germany during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from an old Germanic word "toch" or "toche," which referred to a small brook or stream. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a particular brook or stream.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "TOICH" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in several land ownership records and legal documents from this time.
In the 14th century, there are records of a family by the name of Toich residing in the town of Zwickau, in the present-day state of Saxony, Germany. This family is mentioned in local chronicles and parish records from the time.
During the 16th century, a scholar and theologian named Johann Toich (1518-1588) gained prominence in the region of Saxony. He was a professor at the University of Leipzig and is known for his works on biblical exegesis and his involvement in the Protestant Reformation.
Another notable figure with the surname "TOICH" was Hans Toich (1565-1631), a German military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time for his role in various battles and campaigns.
In the 18th century, a family by the name of Toich settled in the town of Neustadt, in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. This family is recorded in local parish records and land ownership documents from the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "TOICH" outside of Germany can be found in the United States. In the late 18th century, a man named Johann Toich (1760-1832) immigrated from Germany and settled in Pennsylvania. He is listed in early census records and is considered one of the first Toiches to have arrived in America.
While the surname "TOICH" is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, primarily centered in Germany. The name's origins can be traced back to medieval times, and it has been associated with scholars, military figures, and early settlers in various parts of Europe and North America.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Toich
Among Census respondents with the surname Toich, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Toich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Toich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 95
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Toich
Toich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,882 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-13 bearers (-11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,614 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 11,882 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.3%) | Down 10,614 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Toich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #154,755 | -7.4% |
| Count | 115 | 102 | -11.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Toich bearers went from 115 to 102 (-11.3% change). The surname moved down 10,614 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #154,755.
FAQ
Toich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Toich?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Toich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Toich?
Toich ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Toich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Toich.
Has Toich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Toich went from 115 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Toich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Toich, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Black (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Toich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Toich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Black (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Toich (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Toich mean?
A Ukrainian surname derived from the word "toich" meaning a tapster or innkeeper. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Toich (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Toich?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Toich, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.