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

Tonn, 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 Tonn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tonn in America

Tonn is the 17345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tonn surname appeared 1,629 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tonn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tonn 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 Tonn

The surname TONN has its origins in Germany and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "tun," which means "enclosure" or "fence," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a fenced area or worked as a fence builder.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TONN can be found in the records of the town of Augsburg, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. The name is also mentioned in various medieval documents from other regions of Germany, such as Saxony and Bavaria.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Johann TONN (born around 1320) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Nuremberg. His family's wealth and influence contributed to the spread and recognition of the surname in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the TONN name gained further prominence with the birth of Andreas TONN (1505-1573), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His writings and teachings helped shape the religious landscape of the time.

Another individual of note was Wilhelm TONN (1721-1789), a German philosopher and writer whose works explored concepts of ethics, morality, and human nature. His contributions to the Enlightenment era earned him recognition among intellectuals of the time.

In the 19th century, the TONN surname was carried across the Atlantic by German immigrants who settled in various parts of North America. One such individual was Heinrich TONN (1830-1902), a farmer and landowner who established a successful agricultural business in Pennsylvania.

Throughout its history, the surname TONN has been associated with various professions, including artisans, tradesmen, and academics. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its German roots and historical significance remain deeply embedded in its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tonn

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

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

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