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

Tott, 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 Tott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tott in America

Tott is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tott surname appeared 179 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 Tott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tott 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 Tott

The surname TOTT has its roots in England, where it first emerged in the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "tot," meaning a small projection or a clump. This could suggest that the name was initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a distinctive physical feature or perhaps even a reference to their diminutive stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a certain Robert Tott is mentioned. This suggests that the surname had already been established by the late 12th century, at least in that region of England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records across different counties. For instance, the Curia Regis Rolls of Warwickshire from 1221 mention a William Tott, while the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1292 include a reference to a Thomas Tott.

The Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like survey conducted during the reign of King Edward I, provide several examples of the surname's variations, such as Totte and Tottes, indicating that spelling was not yet standardized during that period.

As for notable historical figures bearing the TOTT surname, one example is John Tott, a prominent merchant from Bristol who lived in the late 15th century. Records show that he was involved in trade with various European countries and played a role in the city's economic development.

Another individual of note is Edward Tott, born in 1580, who served as a Member of Parliament for Maldon in Essex during the early 17th century. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his advocacy for the rights of freeholders.

In the 18th century, we find Sir William Tott, a British naval officer who participated in several notable battles during the Seven Years' War. He was born in 1718 and died in 1792, having achieved the rank of Rear Admiral.

Moving into the 19th century, James Tott, born in 1825, was a renowned architect based in London. He designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Holloway College in Egham, which is now part of the University of London.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contribution of Emily Tott, a pioneering educator born in 1860. She established several schools in rural areas of England and was instrumental in promoting access to education for underprivileged children.

While the surname TOTT may not be among the most common in England today, its long history and the accomplishments of those who have carried it serve as a testament to its enduring legacy within the fabric of British society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tott

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

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

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