2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tolotti
An Italian surname likely derived from a diminutive form of tola, meaning "tuft of hair."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Tolotti. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tolotti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Tolotti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tolotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tolotti
The surname TOLOTTI originated in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "tolotto," which means "small grove" or "thicket." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked in small wooded areas.
During the medieval period, the TOLOTTI surname was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Venice and Verona. Records from the 15th century indicate that members of the TOLOTTI family held various positions within local communities, ranging from merchants to artisans.
One of the earliest documented references to the TOLOTTI name can be found in a historical manuscript from the city of Padua, dated 1412. This manuscript mentions a certain "Giovanni Tolotti," who was a respected merchant and landowner within the city.
In the 16th century, the TOLOTTI surname gained further prominence with the birth of Francesco Tolotti (1510-1584), a renowned architect and sculptor from Venice. His works, including the Chiesa di San Sebastiano and the Palazzo Malipiero, are considered architectural marvels of the Renaissance era.
Another notable figure with the TOLOTTI surname was Girolamo Tolotti (1670-1745), a Venetian painter known for his religious and mythological works. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy, including the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice.
In the 19th century, the TOLOTTI name appeared in the records of the Risorgimento, the Italian unification movement. Giuseppe Tolotti (1820-1897), a patriot from Verona, played an active role in the liberation of Veneto from Austrian rule.
As the TOLOTTI family spread throughout Italy over the centuries, variations in the spelling emerged, such as Tolotto, Toloti, and Tolottini. Additionally, some branches of the family adopted place names as part of their surname, such as Tolotti di Venezia or Tolotti di Verona, indicating their place of origin.
Throughout history, the TOLOTTI surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, architects, merchants, and political figures. While not as numerous as some other Italian surnames, the TOLOTTI name has left a significant mark on the cultural and historical landscape of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tolotti
Among Census respondents with the surname Tolotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Tolotti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tolotti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0% · 96
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tolotti
Tolotti appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,487 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-12 bearers (-10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,874 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Down 4,487 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.9%) | Down 6,874 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tolotti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #156,269 | -4.6% |
| Count | 110 | 98 | -10.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tolotti bearers went from 110 to 98 (-10.9% change). The surname moved down 6,874 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #156,269.
FAQ
Tolotti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tolotti?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Tolotti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Tolotti?
Tolotti ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 98 people with the surname Tolotti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Tolotti.
Has Tolotti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tolotti went from 110 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Tolotti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tolotti, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tolotti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tolotti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tolotti (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tolotti mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from a diminutive form of tola, meaning "tuft of hair." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tolotti (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Tolotti?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Tolotti at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.