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

Tola, 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 Tola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tola in America

Tola is the 39717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tola surname appeared 553 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 Tola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tola 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 Tola

The surname Tola has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "tola," which means "a small stone" or "a pebble." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a rocky or stony area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tola can be found in the Florentine tax records of the late 13th century, where a certain "Guido Tola" was listed as a resident of the city. This indicates that the name was already established in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Tola was a prominent scholar and humanist from the city of Siena. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his teachings at the University of Siena.

Another historical reference to the name Tola can be found in the records of the Sienese Republic, where a family by the name of Tola held influential positions in the government during the 15th century. This suggests that the name had gained a certain level of prominence and recognition in the region.

In the 16th century, a renowned artist named Pietro Tola was born in the town of Montalcino, Tuscany, in 1511. He was a skilled painter and fresco artist, and his works can still be found adorning churches and buildings throughout Italy.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named Niccolò Tola emerged as a prominent jurist and legal scholar from the city of Florence. He authored several influential treatises on Roman law and jurisprudence, cementing his place in the annals of Italian legal history.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Tola continued to be found throughout various regions of Italy, with individuals bearing the name making their mark in various fields, such as academia, arts, and politics.

It is worth noting that variations of the name, such as Toli and Tole, have also been documented throughout Italy's history, further attesting to the surname's deep-rooted presence in the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tola

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

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

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