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

Touzin, 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 Touzin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Touzin in America

Touzin is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Touzin surname appeared 109 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 Touzin.

The history of the last name Touzin

The surname Touzin originates from France, first appearing in records during the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "touzer," meaning "to shear or clip," suggesting that the name may have been initially applied to someone who worked as a shearer or cloth trimmer.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the parish records of Saint-Sulpice in Paris, where a certain Jean Touzin was mentioned in 1587. Another early record comes from the town of Mâcon in Burgundy, where a Jacques Touzin is listed in the local census of 1612.

The name Touzin can also be traced back to the village of Touzin, located in the department of Charente-Maritime in western France. It is possible that the surname may have originated from this location, with individuals adopting the place name as their family name, a common practice during the Middle Ages.

In the 17th century, the name Touzin appears in various historical documents, including the writings of the French playwright and author Molière. In his play "Les Précieuses Ridicules" (The Affected Ladies), published in 1659, one of the characters is named Monsieur Touzin.

Notable individuals with the surname Touzin include:

1. Jean-Baptiste Touzin (1655-1718), a French painter and engraver known for his religious works.
2. Pierre Touzin (1670-1743), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Roch.
3. Marie-Anne Touzin (1701-1781), a French novelist and playwright who wrote under the pen name Madame Riccoboni.
4. Louis Touzin (1822-1896), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly.
5. Émile Touzin (1863-1942), a French sculptor and medallist who created numerous public monuments and memorials.

While the surname Touzin may have originated from a humble occupation or a small village, it has since become a part of France's rich cultural heritage, with individuals bearing this name contributing to the arts, architecture, literature, and politics throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Touzin

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

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

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