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

Too, 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 Too surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Too in America

Too is the 57914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Too surname appeared 351 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 Too.

We can also compare 2010 data for Too 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 Too

The surname "Too" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "toh," meaning tough or hardy, which was likely used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a strong or resilient personality.

The name was initially concentrated in the southern and central regions of England, particularly in counties such as Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Gloucestershire. Early records show variations in spelling, including "Tow," "Towe," and "Tough," reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic variations of the time.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname "Too" can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, a census-like record compiled in 1279. The entry mentions a "Willelmus Towe," suggesting the name's presence in the region during the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname was John Too, a merchant and alderman in the city of London. Born around 1420, he was a prominent figure in the city's trade and civic affairs during the reign of King Henry VI.

Another historical figure with the surname was Sir John Too, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in Oxfordshire around 1570 and served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Woodstock during the reign of King James I.

During the English Civil War, Captain Richard Too fought for the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. Born in Gloucestershire in 1620, he played a role in several battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the surname was Reverend William Too, an Anglican clergyman born in Buckinghamshire in 1725. He served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Wantage, Oxfordshire, and was known for his scholarly works on theology and church history.

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Too, a British naval officer born in 1780 in Gloucestershire. He served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of Admiral, commanding several ships and playing a role in various naval engagements against the French.

The surname "Too" has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Towcester in Northamptonshire, which was formerly known as "Tow Ceaster" in Old English, meaning "Town of the Tough People." This connection further reinforces the surname's origins as a descriptive nickname referring to resilience or toughness.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Too

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

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

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