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

Tolin, 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 Tolin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tolin in America

Tolin is the 30630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tolin surname appeared 761 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 Tolin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tolin 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 Tolin

The surname Tolin is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It first appeared in historical records during the 13th century, and is thought to be derived from the Italian word "tolino," which means "small hill" or "mound."

One of the earliest known references to the name Tolin can be found in a manuscript from the city of Verona, dated to the year 1278. This document mentions a certain "Giacomo Tolin," who was a prominent landowner in the region at the time.

Over the centuries, the name Tolin spread to other parts of Italy, and various spelling variations emerged, such as Tolini, Tolino, and Tollinetti. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the names of specific towns or villages where different branches of the family settled.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Antonio Tolin (1420-1489) gained recognition as a skilled architect and sculptor in the city of Venice. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Chiesa di San Zaccaria.

Another prominent individual with the surname Tolin was Girolamo Tolin (1564-1628), a Venetian painter who specialized in religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

During the 17th century, a family of Tolin winemakers established themselves in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Their vineyards and wine production became renowned, and the Tolin name became closely associated with the local wine industry.

In the 19th century, the Tolin surname gained international recognition through the work of Enrico Tolin (1818-1892), an Italian explorer and cartographer. He led several expeditions to Africa and contributed significantly to the mapping and documentation of previously unexplored regions.

Another noteworthy figure was Giulia Tolin (1870-1942), a pioneering Italian educator and feminist activist. She fought tirelessly for women's rights and played a crucial role in establishing educational opportunities for girls and women in her home region of Veneto.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tolin

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

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

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