2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Toltzman
A Yiddish occupational surname likely derived from the German "Döltscher" meaning interpreter or translator.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Toltzman. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Toltzman 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Toltzman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Toltzman, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Toltzman
The surname TOLTZMAN is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the German word "Tolz," referring to a town situated along the Isar River.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the TOLTZMAN name dates back to the late 15th century, with a mention of a Hans Toltzman in the municipal records of the town of Moosburg, located in Upper Bavaria. This entry suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.
In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread beyond Bavaria, with references to individuals bearing the TOLTZMAN surname found in various historical documents across parts of southern Germany. For instance, a Jakob Toltzman is mentioned in the church records of the city of Augsburg in 1543.
During the 17th century, the TOLTZMAN name gained further prominence, with several notable figures emerging. One such individual was Johann Toltzman, a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the city of Nuremberg, who lived from 1621 to 1688. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the era.
Another prominent TOLTZMAN from this period was Hans Toltzman, a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Heidelberg in the latter half of the 17th century. His writings on Protestant theology and his commentaries on biblical texts were widely read and influential in academic circles of the time.
As the centuries progressed, the TOLTZMAN surname continued to be found across various regions of Germany, with some individuals migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One such individual was Karl Toltzman, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the early 19th century and became a prosperous farmer and landowner.
In the realm of literature, the name TOLTZMAN is associated with the acclaimed German poet and novelist, Heinrich Toltzman, who lived from 1835 to 1902. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely celebrated during the Romantic era and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and readers alike.
While the TOLTZMAN surname has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to various corners of the world, carried by descendants of those who bore the name throughout history. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the German-speaking regions, where the name first emerged and gained significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Toltzman
Among Census respondents with the surname Toltzman, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Toltzman 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 Toltzman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 90
- Two or more races4.0% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Toltzman
Toltzman appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-20 bearers (-16.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,848 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -20 bearers (-16.8%) | Down 15,848 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 Toltzman 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 | #140,157 | #156,005 | -11.3% |
| Count | 119 | 99 | -16.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Toltzman bearers went from 119 to 99 (-16.8% change). The surname moved down 15,848 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #156,005.
FAQ
Toltzman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Toltzman?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Toltzman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Toltzman?
Toltzman ranks #156,005 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 99 people with the surname Toltzman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), 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 Toltzman.
Has Toltzman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Toltzman went from 119 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 20 (-16.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Toltzman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Toltzman, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Toltzman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Toltzman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Two or More Races (4.0%), Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Toltzman (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 Toltzman mean?
A Yiddish occupational surname likely derived from the German "Döltscher" meaning interpreter or translator. 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 Toltzman (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 Toltzman?
Want to know how many people are called Toltzman? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.