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

Toke, 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 Toke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toke in America

Toke is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toke surname appeared 139 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 Toke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toke 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 Toke

The surname Toke is of English origin and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'toc', which meant a haystack or a small stack of hay. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with haystacks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Toke can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1276, which mentions a person named Richard Toke. The Pipe Rolls were a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, making this an important historical reference for the name.

During the medieval period, the surname Toke was primarily concentrated in the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire in the southwest of England. It is likely that the name originated in one of these areas, as it was common for surnames to emerge from local place names or occupations.

In the 16th century, the surname Toke appeared in the Visitation of Gloucestershire, a record of families and their coats of arms. One notable individual mentioned in this record was John Toke of Tockington, who lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603).

Another prominent figure with the surname Toke was Sir Nicholas Toke (1530-1618), a wealthy English landowner and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his support for the Church of England.

In the 17th century, the surname Toke can be found in various parish records and tax rolls across southwestern England. One notable individual from this period was Reverend Thomas Toke (1608-1675), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Gloucester.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Toke appeared in various historical records, including the Gloucestershire Visitation of 1682-83 and the Gloucestershire Visitation of 1719. These documents provide valuable insights into the genealogy and family histories of those with the surname Toke.

One notable individual from this era was Sir Brian Toke (1668-1740), a wealthy English landowner and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his support for the Whig party.

Throughout history, the surname Toke has maintained a strong presence in southwestern England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. While the name has evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the 13th century and the Old English word 'toc', reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toke

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

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

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