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

Ton, 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 Ton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ton in America

Ton is the 7167th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ton surname appeared 4,667 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Ton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ton 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 Ton

The surname TON has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "tun," which referred to an enclosed area or a settlement, often surrounded by a fence or fortification. Many place names in England were derived from this word, such as Tonton, Tunstall, and Tunbridge.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and resources commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, contains several references to individuals bearing the surname TON or variations thereof. One notable entry is that of Wulfric Tun, a landowner from Hertfordshire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname TON was John de Tun, who lived in Oxfordshire during the early 13th century. Another early example is Walter atte Ton, a resident of Essex mentioned in court records from 1273.

Over the centuries, the surname TON has been associated with several notable individuals. Sir John Tonne (c. 1480-1548) was a prominent English diplomat and courtier during the reign of Henry VIII. He served as the Ambassador to the Holy Roman Empire and played a crucial role in negotiations with European powers.

Thomas Ton (1529-1599) was an English clergyman and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1593 to 1595.

In the 18th century, John Tun (1720-1792) was a respected surgeon and anatomist who made significant contributions to the study of human anatomy.

Mary Tun (1776-1845) was a celebrated English novelist and poet, known for her works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Sir Edward Ton (1810-1885) was a prominent British politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1868 to 1874.

Throughout history, the surname TON has undergone various spelling variations, such as Tonne, Tun, Tune, and Toon. These variations often reflected regional dialects and differences in pronunciation. Additionally, some place names like Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells may have influenced the spelling of the surname in certain areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ton

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

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

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