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

Toska, 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 Toska surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toska in America

Toska is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toska surname appeared 318 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 Toska.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toska 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 Toska

The surname "TOSKA" is believed to have originated in Russia during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Russian word "toskovat," which means "to grieve" or "to be sad." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to someone who was known for their melancholic or sorrowful disposition.

In the early days, the name was primarily found in the central and northern regions of Russia, particularly around the cities of Moscow and Novgorod. There are records of the name appearing in various historical documents and chronicles from that period, although it is difficult to pinpoint the exact first usage.

One of the earliest known references to the name "TOSKA" can be found in the Velvet Book, a 16th-century Russian census document that recorded the names of noble families. This suggests that the name may have been associated with nobility or landowners during that time.

As the centuries passed, the name spread to other parts of the Russian Empire and beyond. One notable bearer of the name was Ivan Toska (1768-1832), a Russian military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Order of St. George for his bravery.

Another prominent figure with the surname "TOSKA" was Nikolai Toska (1841-1916), a Russian painter and artist who was known for his landscapes and portraits. His works are displayed in several art museums across Russia and Europe.

In the late 19th century, the name also found its way to the United States, likely through immigration from Russia and Eastern Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was Andrei Toska (1865-1943), a Russian-American businessman who established a successful import-export company in New York City.

Another notable American bearer of the name was Svetlana Toska (1920-2008), a Russian-born ballet dancer and choreographer who had a significant influence on the development of modern dance in the United States.

It's worth noting that the spelling of the name may have varied slightly over time and across different regions, with variations such as "Toskaya" or "Toskiy" also being recorded in historical documents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toska

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

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

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