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

Touzé, 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 Touzé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Touzé in America

Touzé is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Touzé surname appeared 134 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 Touzé.

The history of the last name Touzé

The surname Touze originated in France during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "touzer," which means "to shear" or "to cut." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations such as sheep shearing or cloth-cutting.

One of the earliest known records of the Touze surname can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a 13th-century document that listed the various trades and professions in Paris. This record mentioned individuals with surnames similar to Touze, such as "Touzart" and "Touzé."

During the 14th century, the surname Touze was present in several regions of northern France, including Normandy, Picardy, and Île-de-France. Historical records from this period, such as parish registers and tax rolls, contain references to individuals bearing this surname.

In the 15th century, a notable bearer of the Touze surname was Jean Touze, a merchant from Rouen, Normandy, who was active in the textile trade. His business dealings are documented in several contemporary records, providing insight into the economic activities of the Touze family during that era.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a Touze family in the region of Anjou, western France. One prominent member was Pierre Touze (c. 1520-1585), a renowned jurist and magistrate who served as the Lieutenant General of the Bailiwick of Anjou.

In the 17th century, the Touze surname spread to other parts of Europe, including England and the Netherlands. One notable figure was Willem Touze (1628-1701), a Dutch painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.

Another significant bearer of the Touze name was François Touze (1689-1756), a French architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Paris, including the façade of the Church of Saint-Sulpice.

As the centuries progressed, the Touze surname continued to be found across various regions of France and other parts of Europe, reflecting the mobility and influence of individuals bearing this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Touzé

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

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

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