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

Tonel, 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 Tonel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tonel in America

Tonel is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tonel surname appeared 116 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 Tonel.

The history of the last name Tonel

The surname Tonel is of French origin and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "tonel," which meant a large cask or barrel used for storing and transporting liquids such as wine or beer. This occupational surname was likely given to someone who worked with or produced these barrels.

Tonel is a variant spelling of the more common French surname Tonnelier, which also stems from the same Old French word. The name Tonel appears in several historical records, including the Calendars of Wills from the Court of Husting in London, where a William Tonel is mentioned in 1292.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tonel surname is found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census of England and Wales carried out by King Edward I. In this document, a Richard Tonel is listed as residing in Oxfordshire.

The surname Tonel can also be traced back to various place names in France, such as Tonnelle, a commune in the Somme department, and Tonnellerie, a former commune in the Orne department. These place names likely derived from the same Old French word, referring to areas where barrel-making or wine-related activities took place.

Notable individuals with the surname Tonel include:

1. Jean Tonel (c. 1505 - c. 1565), a French Renaissance composer and singer.
2. Pierre Tonel (1675 - 1753), a French architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Paris, including the Église Saint-Roch.
3. Jacques Tonel (1728 - 1793), a French Revolutionary and member of the National Convention.
4. Charles Tonel (1837 - 1908), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly.
5. Émile Tonel (1884 - 1959), a French sculptor and medallist known for his public works in Paris and other cities.

The Tonel surname has a rich history, spanning centuries and originating from the occupational trade of barrel-making. While not as widespread as some other French surnames, it has left its mark through the contributions of various individuals in fields such as music, architecture, politics, and art.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tonel

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

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 Tonel 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.

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

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