2000
#59,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 316
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Tomanek
A surname indicating someone from the place name Toman or an occupational name for a maker of tomans (a type of Turkish coin).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 423 Americans carry the last name Tomanek. That puts it at #59,236 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 810,294 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tomanek 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
423
1 in 810,294
Census rank
#59,236
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
369
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 369 bearers of the surname Tomanek in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 59236th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tomanek, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tomanek
The surname Tomanek originated in Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. It is believed to have first appeared in the 14th century, derived from the Czech word "toman," which referred to a type of gold coin or currency used in that region during the Middle Ages. The name likely referred to someone who dealt in this currency or was associated with it in some way.
Tomanek is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally formed by adding a suffix to an existing name or word. In this case, the suffix "-ek" was added to "toman," creating "Tomanek," which translates to something like "son of Toman" or "one associated with Toman."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tomanek can be found in a municipal register from the town of Pilsen, dated 1387. This entry lists a "Tomanus Tomanek," indicating the name was already in use at that time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jan Tomanek was a prominent Protestant reformer and theologian in Bohemia. He was born around 1525 and played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in the region.
Another individual of note was Vaclav Tomanek, a renowned Czech artist and painter who lived from 1842 to 1914. His works, which often depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes, are considered important examples of the Czech Realist movement.
In the 19th century, a Czech-American immigrant named Joseph Tomanek settled in Texas and became a successful rancher and landowner. He was born in 1832 and played a role in the development of the cattle industry in the state.
A more recent historical figure was Jaroslav Tomanek, a Czech scientist and researcher who made significant contributions to the field of materials science. He was born in 1923 and his work on the study of metals and alloys was widely respected.
While the surname Tomanek has its roots in Bohemia, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration. However, the earliest records and notable individuals bearing the name can be traced back to its Czech origins and the historical significance of the word "toman" in that region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tomanek
Among Census respondents with the surname Tomanek, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Tomanek 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 Tomanek surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 337
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.2% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 5
- Two or more races1.4% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tomanek
Tomanek 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
#57,516
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 354
+38 bearers (+12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Up 2,253 places
2020
#59,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 369
+15 bearers (+4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Down 1,720 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #59,769 | 316 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #57,516 | 354 | 0.12 | +38 bearers (+12.0%) | Up 2,253 places |
| 2020 | #59,236 | 369 | 0.12 | +15 bearers (+4.2%) | Down 1,720 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 Tomanek 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 | #57,516 | #59,236 | -3.0% |
| Count | 354 | 369 | 4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tomanek bearers went from 354 to 369 (+4.2% change). The surname moved down 1,720 positions in the national ranking, going from #57,516 to #59,236.
FAQ
Tomanek surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tomanek?
Name Census estimates that about 423 living Americans carry the surname Tomanek. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 810,294 residents.
How common is Tomanek?
Tomanek ranks #59,236 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.12 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 369 people with the surname Tomanek. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (423), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.12 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.12 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 Tomanek.
Has Tomanek become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tomanek went from 354 recorded bearers to 369. That is an increase of 15 (+4.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #57,516 to #59,236.
What does the Census say about the background of Tomanek?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tomanek, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.2%). 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 Tomanek in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (337 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tomanek appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (3.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.2%). 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 Tomanek (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 Tomanek mean?
A surname indicating someone from the place name Toman or an occupational name for a maker of tomans (a type of Turkish coin). 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 Tomanek (0.12 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 common is the surname Tomanek?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Tomanek, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.