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

Tolland, 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 Tolland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tolland in America

Tolland is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tolland surname appeared 177 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 Tolland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tolland 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 Tolland

The surname Tolland has its origins in England and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, deriving from one of the various places named Tolland or Tulland found across England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Tulland" in Somersetshire (now Somerset). This suggests that the name likely evolved from an Old English word meaning "at the hill" or "at the ridge."

Throughout the Middle Ages, variations in spelling were common, and the name was recorded in various forms, such as Toland, Tolond, and Toulland. These variations reflect the different dialects and pronunciation patterns across different regions of England.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John de Tolland, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1230. Another notable figure was William Tolland, a merchant from Bristol, who was granted a coat of arms in 1585.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of John Tolland (1670-1722), an English philosopher and theologian known for his controversial works challenging traditional Christian beliefs. He was a significant figure in the early Enlightenment movement.

Another individual of note was Samuel Tolland (1711-1784), a British naval officer who served during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He was particularly renowned for his role in the capture of the French ship Bien Aimé in 1761.

Moving into the 19th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of Henry Tolland (1823-1907), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall and the Natural History Museum.

Throughout history, the surname Tolland has also been associated with various place names, such as Tolland County in Connecticut, USA, and the town of Tolland in Massachusetts, both named after the English surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tolland

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

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

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