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

Toone, 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 Toone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toone in America

Toone is the 14957th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toone surname appeared 1,977 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 Toone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toone 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 Toone

The surname Toone is believed to have originated in England, with its roots traceable back to the 13th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English word "tun," which refers to a farmstead or enclosed area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "de Tun." This reference suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptor for someone who lived near or in a particular tun or settlement.

During the Middle Ages, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Toun, Tune, and Toon, reflecting the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual scribes.

In the 16th century, records show the name Toone appearing in the Yorkshire area, particularly in the parish of Kirby Malzeard. Notable individuals from this period include John Toone, who was born in 1542 and served as a church warden in the village of Laverton.

As the centuries progressed, the Toone family spread across different regions of England, with some members migrating to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to North America. One notable bearer of the name was Thomas Toone, born in 1620 in Gloucestershire, who later settled in Virginia in the mid-17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Toone can be found in various historical records, such as parish registers and tax rolls. One notable figure from this time was William Toone, a renowned engraver and publisher born in 1772 in London, known for his intricate engravings and publications on art and architecture.

During the 19th century, the Toone family continued to thrive, with members pursuing various professions and making notable contributions. One such individual was John Toone, a British playwright and actor born in 1810, whose works included the popular comedy "The Honey Moon."

In the realm of academia, Charles Toone, born in 1845 in Suffolk, became a respected scholar and author, publishing works on English literature and language education.

Throughout its history, the surname Toone has been associated with diverse occupations and achievements, reflecting the varied paths taken by its bearers across different eras and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toone

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

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

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