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

Tous, 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 Tous surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tous in America

Tous is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tous surname appeared 178 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 Tous.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tous 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 Tous

The surname TOUS has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "tous," which means "all" or "every." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was considered an all-around or complete person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TOUS can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and property rights in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name may have been brought to England by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 13th century, records show a Pierre Tous living in the village of Montpellier in southern France. He was a respected landowner and vintner, known for producing high-quality wines that were enjoyed by the local nobility.

During the 16th century, the TOUS surname gained prominence in the city of Lyon, France, where a family of merchants and bankers by the name of Tous played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs. One notable member was Jacques Tous (1520-1592), who served as a councilor to King Henry IV of France.

In the 17th century, a French explorer and cartographer named Jean-Baptiste Tous (1638-1707) made significant contributions to the mapping of the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast region of what is now the United States. His detailed maps and journals were invaluable resources for future explorers and settlers in the area.

Another prominent figure with the TOUS surname was Marie-Antoinette Tous (1755-1793), a French noblewoman and close friend of Queen Marie Antoinette. She was a prominent figure in the royal court of Versailles and played a role in the events leading up to the French Revolution.

During the 19th century, a French artist named Henri Tous (1823-1892) gained recognition for his landscape paintings capturing the beauty of the French countryside. His works were highly sought after by collectors and are now displayed in various art museums across Europe.

While the TOUS surname originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Spain, Italy, and various regions of South America, where it has taken on local variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tous

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

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

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