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

Tooles, 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 Tooles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tooles in America

Tooles is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tooles surname appeared 160 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 Tooles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tooles 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 Tooles

The surname Tooles has its origins in England, emerging in the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "tol," which referred to a tax or toll collected on goods or services. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a tax collector or toll operator.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tooles surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a certain "William Toles" is mentioned. This document was a record of financial transactions and accounts kept by the English Exchequer.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Tolis," "Tolys," and "Tolez," indicating regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations were common in medieval times due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The Tooles name can be traced back to various locations across England, including Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire. This suggests that the name may have originated independently in multiple regions, perhaps due to the widespread practice of toll collection.

One notable individual bearing the Tooles surname was John Tooles, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Dorset during the 15th century (c. 1420-1492). Records show that he owned substantial properties and was involved in trade across the English Channel.

Another individual of historical significance was Sir Robert Tooles (c. 1550-1623), a Member of Parliament and judge during the reign of King James I. He served as a Justice of the King's Bench and was known for his legal expertise and fairness on the bench.

In the 17th century, the Tooles family established themselves in the county of Wiltshire, where they owned land and held positions of influence. One notable member was Thomas Tooles (1625-1692), who served as the High Sheriff of Wiltshire in 1675.

The Tooles surname also spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland. In Scotland, the name was sometimes rendered as "Tullis" or "Tulloch," while in Ireland, it took the form of "Tully" or "Tooley."

As the centuries passed, the Tooles name continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, scholars, and military officers. For instance, Captain John Tooles (1798-1864) was a British naval officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected hydrographer.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tooles

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

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

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