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

Tootoo, 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 Tootoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tootoo in America

Tootoo is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tootoo surname appeared 129 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 Tootoo.

The history of the last name Tootoo

The surname TOOTOO is believed to have originated in the Inuit communities of the Canadian Arctic region, particularly in the areas of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. The name is thought to be derived from the Inuit language, with possible roots in words related to naming traditions or geographic features.

In the historical context, the TOOTOO surname is closely tied to the indigenous Inuit culture, which has a rich oral tradition and a deep connection to the Arctic landscape. Records of the name can be traced back to the early 19th century, when European explorers and missionaries first encountered and documented the Inuit people in the Canadian Arctic.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the TOOTOO surname was Tookoolito, an Inuit woman born around 1838 in the area now known as Nunavut. She gained recognition for her contributions as a guide and interpreter during several Arctic expeditions, including the search for the ill-fated Franklin expedition.

Another notable figure was Kingoaloak TOOTOO, born in the late 19th century on the Boothia Peninsula in present-day Nunavut. He was a respected Inuit leader and hunter who played a crucial role in assisting the Canadian Arctic Expedition of 1913-1916, providing invaluable knowledge and expertise to the explorers.

In more recent times, Joanasie TOOTOO, born in 1953 in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, gained prominence as a skilled carver and artist. His sculptures, depicting Inuit life and traditions, have been exhibited in galleries across Canada and internationally, earning him numerous awards and recognition.

Hunter TOOTOO, born in 1962 in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, made history as the first Inuit member of the Canadian Parliament, serving as a Member of Parliament from 2015 to 2019. He also held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Jordin TOOTOO, born in 1983 in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, achieved fame as the first Inuit player in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for several teams, including the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks, and has been an inspiration to many young Inuit athletes.

The TOOTOO surname continues to be prominently associated with the Inuit communities of the Canadian Arctic, carrying a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the land and traditions of the indigenous people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tootoo

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

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 Tootoo 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.

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

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