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

Tooson, 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 Tooson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tooson in America

Tooson is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tooson surname appeared 238 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 Tooson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tooson 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 Tooson

The surname TOOSON has its roots in England, originating sometime in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tun," meaning a farm or homestead, combined with the common surname suffix "-son," indicating a paternal lineage. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely associated with a specific farm or settlement.

The earliest known record of the TOOSON name dates back to 1602 in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a certain John Tooson was listed. Another early reference can be found in the 1642 Protestation Returns for Yorkshire, which mentions a William Tooson from the township of Silkstone.

In the 17th century, the TOOSON surname appears to have been concentrated primarily in the northern English counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. This is supported by the inclusion of several Toosons in the 1674 Hearth Tax Rolls for Yorkshire, as well as various baptismal and marriage records from parishes in the region during that time.

One notable bearer of the TOOSON name was Robert Tooson (1622-1691), an English Puritan minister and author who served as the vicar of St. Stephen's Church in Leeds, Yorkshire. He was a prominent figure in the religious disputes of his time and published several influential works, including "The Atheist Silenced" and "The Peculiar Case of the Modern Calvinists."

Another individual of historical significance was John Tooson (1662-1729), an English mathematician and astronomer born in Leyburn, Yorkshire. He served as the first Woodwardian Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Cambridge from 1704 until his death.

In the 18th century, the TOOSON name spread to other parts of England, including London, where a Richard Tooson (1741-1819) was a successful merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Skinners.

As the industrial revolution took hold in the 19th century, many Toosons migrated to the growing urban centers of northern England, with concentrations in cities like Manchester and Leeds. One notable figure from this era was James Tooson (1825-1896), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, who made significant contributions to the town's development.

Another individual of note was William Tooson (1846-1918), a renowned artist and illustrator from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, whose works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious venues.

While the TOOSON surname has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a presence in various parts of England, particularly in the northern counties where it originated. The name's longevity and endurance serve as a testament to the rich tapestry of English heritage and the diverse origins of its surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tooson

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

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

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