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

Tolo, 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 Tolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tolo in America

Tolo is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tolo surname appeared 186 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 Tolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tolo 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 Tolo

The surname TOLO originated in Italy and can be traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "tholus," which referred to a type of domed or vaulted structure. The name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked with such structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TOLO surname appears in a document from the city of Genoa, dated around 1350. This document mentions a certain Nicolo TOLO, who was a merchant involved in the thriving trade between the Italian city-states and the Eastern Mediterranean.

In the 15th century, the TOLO name can be found in various records from the region of Tuscany. Some of these documents suggest that the name may have been associated with the town of Tollo, located in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region. This could indicate that the TOLO surname originated from a place name rather than an occupational reference.

One notable figure in the history of the TOLO name was Francesco TOLO, a 16th-century architect who was involved in the construction of several notable churches and palaces in Rome. His most famous work is the Church of San Girolamo dei Croati, completed in 1598.

In the 17th century, a branch of the TOLO family settled in the city of Naples. One member of this branch, Antonio TOLO (1624-1692), was a renowned painter who specialized in religious works and frescoes. His paintings can be found in churches throughout southern Italy.

Another significant individual with the TOLO surname was Giuseppe TOLO (1768-1835), a military leader who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks of the Italian Army and played a crucial role in several battles against the Austrian Empire.

Towards the end of the 19th century, some members of the TOLO family emigrated from Italy to other parts of the world, including the Americas and Australia. One such individual was Vincenzo TOLO (1842-1912), who settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and became a successful businessman and community leader.

Overall, the TOLO surname has a rich history rooted in various regions of Italy, with connections to various occupations, places, and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tolo

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

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

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