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

Tonthat, 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 Tonthat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tonthat in America

Tonthat is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tonthat surname appeared 363 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 Tonthat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tonthat 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 Tonthat

The surname TONTHAT is of Vietnamese origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It originated in the village of Ton That, located in the northern region of Vietnam. The name is derived from the Vietnamese words "ton" meaning "to respect" and "that" meaning "to consider or to regard".

The earliest recorded instances of the TONTHAT surname can be found in historical records and manuscripts from the Le Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1428 to 1788. These records often referred to members of the Ton That family, who were prominent landowners and officials in the village.

One notable historical figure with the TONTHAT surname was Ton That Thuyet, who lived from 1572 to 1628. He was a renowned scholar and philosopher during the Le Dynasty and is credited with introducing Confucian principles to Vietnam's educational system.

Another significant figure was Ton That Quynh, who lived from 1630 to 1698. He was a high-ranking military commander during the Later Le Dynasty and played a crucial role in defending the country against invading forces.

During the 18th century, the TONTHAT surname spread beyond the village of Ton That as members of the family migrated to other regions of Vietnam. One notable individual from this period was Ton That Tung, born in 1712, who was a respected poet and calligrapher.

In the 19th century, Ton That Tuyet, born in 1825, was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls and fought against traditional practices that discriminated against women.

Another notable figure was Ton That Tung, born in 1888, who was a diplomat and served as the Vietnamese ambassador to France in the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in representing Vietnam's interests during the colonial era.

The TONTHAT surname has a rich history, originating from a small village in northern Vietnam and spreading throughout the country over the centuries. Its bearers have made significant contributions in various fields, including scholarship, military leadership, arts, and diplomacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tonthat

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

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

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