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

Tozier, 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 Tozier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tozier in America

Tozier is the 24554th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tozier surname appeared 1,018 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 Tozier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tozier 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 Tozier

The surname Tozier is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "toser," which means "to shear" or "to cut hair." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation, such as a barber or a sheep shearer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tozier name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname may have accompanied the Norman invasion of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean Tozier was mentioned in historical records as a skilled wool merchant from the town of Rouen in Normandy. His success in the wool trade contributed to the family's prosperity and helped establish their social standing in the region.

During the 16th century, the Tozier name appeared in various parish records and legal documents in the English counties of Essex and Suffolk. This suggests that members of the family had settled in these areas, potentially after migrating from France during the Norman conquests or subsequent waves of immigration.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Tozier name in the Americas can be traced back to the 17th century, when a man named Pierre Tozier arrived in the French colony of Acadia (present-day Nova Scotia and parts of New Brunswick) in 1640. His descendants went on to establish themselves as prominent farmers and landowners in the region.

Another notable individual with the Tozier surname was Captain John Tozier, a British naval officer who served during the 18th century. He gained recognition for his bravery and leadership in several notable battles during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the Tozier family had several members who made significant contributions in various fields. William Tozier (1810-1885) was a renowned architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings in England, while Elizabeth Tozier (1832-1912) was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in the United States.

Throughout its history, the Tozier surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Tosier, Tosiere, Tozzier, and Tozziere, reflecting regional dialects and the evolution of language over time. However, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained largely consistent, tracing back to its roots in medieval France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tozier

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

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

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