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

Toodle, 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 Toodle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toodle in America

Toodle is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toodle surname appeared 202 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 Toodle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toodle 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 Toodle

The surname Toodle has its origins in England, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tydel," which referred to a small brook or stream. The name was likely initially used as a topographic surname, given to individuals who lived near such a water source.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Toodle can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, where a John Toodle was baptized in 1578. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 16th century.

During the 17th century, the Toodle surname appeared in several historical documents, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662, which listed a Thomas Toodle as a resident of Oxfordshire. Additionally, the name Toodle was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Stratton in Somerset, where a William Toodle was recorded as a landholder in 1674.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals bearing the Toodle surname. One such person was Robert Toodle (1712-1789), a renowned architect who designed several churches and estates in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Another was Elizabeth Toodle (1745-1822), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Bristol.

In the 19th century, the Toodle name gained further prominence. John Toodle (1801-1876), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Liverpool, was instrumental in establishing several charities and orphanages in the city. Meanwhile, James Toodle (1825-1897), a natural historian from Lincolnshire, made significant contributions to the study of British flora and fauna.

One of the most notable individuals with the Toodle surname in the 20th century was Sir William Toodle (1906-1992), a distinguished diplomat who served as the British Ambassador to several countries, including France and Japan. He played a crucial role in negotiating several important treaties and was awarded numerous honors for his service.

Throughout its history, the Toodle surname has been associated with various place names and locations across England, including Toodle Brook in Warwickshire, Toodle Hill in Oxfordshire, and Toodle Green in Somerset. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its topographic origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toodle

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

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

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