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

Toller, 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 Toller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toller in America

Toller is the 23153rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toller surname appeared 1,102 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 Toller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toller 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 Toller

The surname Toller has its origins in the English county of Dorset, England, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "toll," which referred to a toll or tax paid for goods or services, particularly those related to the transportation of goods. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who collected tolls or worked at a tollgate.

In medieval times, many towns and villages in Dorset had tollgates or tolls established along major trade routes to collect fees for the maintenance of roads and bridges. The earliest recorded instance of the name Toller appears in the Dorset Assize Rolls of 1268, where a William le Toller is mentioned.

The name Toller can also be traced to various place names in Dorset, such as the villages of Toller Fratrum and Toller Porcorum, which are believed to have derived their names from the Old English words "toll" and "gehyr," meaning "toll" and "dwelling" or "settlement," respectively.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Toller was John Toller, who was born in Dorset around 1460. He served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of King Henry VII in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Toller was Thomas Toller, born in 1515 in Dorset. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a man named Richard Toller, born in 1620 in Dorset, fought on the Parliamentarian side and was known for his bravery in battle.

Another significant individual with the surname Toller was Samuel Toller, born in 1722 in Dorset. He was a renowned scholar and educator who served as the headmaster of several prestigious schools in England.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname Toller was William Toller, born in 1812 in Dorset. He was a pioneering engineer and inventor who contributed significantly to the development of early steam engines and agricultural machinery.

Throughout its history, the surname Toller has been associated with various occupations and professions, including merchants, landowners, soldiers, educators, and engineers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toller

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

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

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