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

Tostevin, 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 Tostevin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tostevin in America

Tostevin is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tostevin surname appeared 103 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 Tostevin.

The history of the last name Tostevin

The surname Tostevin has its origins in Normandy, France, and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse words "Tosti" and "vinn," which together translate to "friend of Tosti." Tosti was a common Norse name during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Tostivinus." This entry suggests that the name was already in use among the Norman population that settled in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spellings, including Tostevin, Tostevyn, Tostevine, and Tosteven. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from different regions of France and England.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir Hugh Tostevin, a Norman knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Welsh Wars. He was granted lands in Gloucestershire for his service to the crown.

During the 16th century, the Tostevin family had a strong presence in the Channel Islands, particularly in Jersey and Guernsey. One prominent member of the family was Helier Tostevin (1520-1599), a merchant and ship owner from Jersey who played a significant role in the island's economy.

In the 18th century, Jean Tostevin (1698-1772) was a renowned French mathematician and astronomer. He made important contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was elected to the Royal Academy of Sciences in Paris.

Another notable figure was Charles Tostevin (1825-1905), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal College of Surgeons and the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Wembley.

William Tostevin (1856-1942) was a Canadian politician and businessman from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island and was involved in various business ventures, including the fishing industry.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname Tostevin who have left their mark on history in various fields, from military service and commerce to academia and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tostevin

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

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

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