2000
#114,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Touart
A locational surname derived from a place name in France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 140 Americans carry the last name Touart. That puts it at #140,525 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,448,245 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Touart surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
140
1 in 2,448,245
Census rank
#140,525
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
122
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 122 bearers of the surname Touart in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 140525th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Touart, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Touart
The surname Touart originated in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy, during the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "touart," which means "baker" or "pastry chef." This occupational name was likely given to someone who worked in the baking trade or owned a bakery.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Touart surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Toart," reflecting the spelling variations common during that time.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Renaud Touart was mentioned in the "Cartulaire de Saint-Wandrille," an ancient manuscript containing records of the Saint-Wandrille Abbey in Normandy. This suggests that the Touart family had ties to the region and may have been involved in the religious community.
During the 14th century, Jean Touart, born in 1312 in Rouen, Normandy, gained recognition as a skilled baker and pastry chef. His expertise in creating intricate pastries for royal banquets earned him the title "Maître Pâtissier du Roi" (Master Pastry Chef of the King).
In the 16th century, a branch of the Touart family settled in the town of Touarville, which is believed to have derived its name from the surname. Pierre Touart, born in 1547 in Touarville, was a respected landowner and farmer who contributed to the local agricultural community.
Another notable figure was Étienne Touart, born in 1678 in Paris, who became a renowned artist and engraver during the reign of Louis XIV. His etchings and engravings depicting scenes from the court and French nobility are preserved in several art collections across Europe.
While the Touart surname is not as common today as it once was, it still carries a rich history rooted in the baking traditions of medieval France and the pioneering spirit of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Touart
Among Census respondents with the surname Touart, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Touart bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Touart surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.6% · 113
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 7
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Touart
Touart appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#120,901
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 143
+1 bearers (+0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 6,735 places
2020
#140,525
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-21 bearers (-14.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,624 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,166 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #120,901 | 143 | 0.05 | +1 bearers (+0.7%) | Down 6,735 places |
| 2020 | #140,525 | 122 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-14.7%) | Down 19,624 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Touart surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120,901 | #140,525 | -16.2% |
| Count | 143 | 122 | -14.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -18.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Touart bearers went from 143 to 122 (-14.7% change). The surname moved down 19,624 positions in the national ranking, going from #120,901 to #140,525.
FAQ
Touart surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Touart?
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the surname Touart. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,448,245 residents.
How common is Touart?
Touart ranks #140,525 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 122 people with the surname Touart. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (140), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Touart.
Has Touart become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Touart went from 143 recorded bearers to 122. That is a decrease of 21 (-14.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #120,901 to #140,525.
What does the Census say about the background of Touart?
Among Census respondents with the surname Touart, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Black (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Touart in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Touart appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.6%), Hispanic (5.7%), Black (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Touart (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Touart mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in France. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Touart (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Touart?
If you just want to know how common the surname Touart is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.