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

Toye, 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 Toye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Toye in America

Toye is the 22543rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Toye surname appeared 1,140 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 Toye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Toye 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 Toye

The surname TOYE originated in England and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "toge," meaning a cloak or mantle. The name likely referred to an occupation, possibly a maker or seller of cloaks or mantles.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various records with spellings such as "Toge," "Togge," and "Toye." One of the earliest recorded instances was in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a Robert Toge was mentioned.

The name TOYE was also found in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, though the spelling varied. This ancient record compiled by William the Conqueror provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames across England at that time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname TOYE was Richard Toye, who was born in Staffordshire, England, around 1450. He served as a soldier during the Wars of the Roses and fought for the Yorkist cause.

In the 16th century, the TOYE family had established roots in various parts of England, including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. Some notable individuals from this period include John Toye (1540-1618), a merchant and landowner from Bristol, and William Toye (1576-1649), a member of the gentry from Gloucestershire.

During the 17th century, the surname TOYE was found in various place names across England, such as Toye's Green in Buckinghamshire and Toye's Farm in Wiltshire. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the TOYE surname who owned or resided in those locations.

One prominent figure with the TOYE surname was Sir Robert Toye (1590-1658), a member of the English gentry and a supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War. He played a significant role in the defense of Gloucester against the Royalist forces.

In the 18th century, the TOYE family continued to flourish, with members scattered across various regions of England. Notable individuals include Rev. William Toye (1712-1784), a clergyman from Oxfordshire, and Thomas Toye (1745-1821), a successful merchant and philanthropist from London.

Throughout history, the surname TOYE has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from soldiers and merchants to clergymen and landowners. While the name originated as an occupational term, it has evolved to become a distinct surname with a rich heritage in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Toye

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

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

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