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

Tsoy, 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 Tsoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tsoy in America

Tsoy is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tsoy surname appeared 132 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 Tsoy.

The history of the last name Tsoy

The surname Tsoy originated in Russia in the early 19th century. It is believed to have derived from the Turkic word "choy," which means "shepherd" or "herdsman." The name was initially associated with the nomadic Turkic tribes that roamed the vast steppes of Central Asia and the Volga region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tsoy can be traced back to 1812, when a certain Ivan Tsoy was mentioned in the military records of the Russian Empire. This suggests that the name had already gained recognition by the early 1800s, possibly among the Cossack communities or other ethnic groups residing in the southern regions of the Russian Empire.

In the 1850s, historical documents mention a prominent figure named Grigory Tsoy, who was a successful merchant and landowner in the Orenburg region. His wealth and influence played a crucial role in shaping the local economy and fostering trade relations between Russia and Central Asia.

During the late 19th century, the surname Tsoy became more widespread, particularly in the regions of Astrakhan and Volgograd. This period coincided with the expansion of the Russian Empire into Central Asia, where many Turkic tribes were assimilated into the larger Russian population.

One notable bearer of the surname Tsoy was Andrei Tsoy, born in 1875 in the village of Krasny Yar, near Astrakhan. He gained recognition as a skilled craftsman and artisan, renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and furniture designs that blended traditional Turkic motifs with Russian styles.

In the 20th century, the name Tsoy gained further prominence with the birth of Viktor Tsoy (1962-1990), a legendary Soviet rock musician and songwriter. He was the co-founder and frontman of the influential rock band Kino, which played a significant role in the underground rock movement during the Soviet era. Viktor Tsoy's music and lyrics resonated with the youth of the time and became a symbol of cultural and social change.

Other notable individuals with the surname Tsoy include:

1. Andrei Tsoy (1920-1995), a celebrated Soviet and Russian actor known for his roles in numerous films and theater productions.
2. Yuri Tsoy (1909-1985), a prominent Soviet engineer and inventor, recognized for his contributions to the development of rocket technology and space exploration.
3. Natalya Tsoy (born 1970), a Russian singer and actress who gained popularity in the 1990s with her contributions to the Russian pop music scene.
4. Alexei Tsoy (born 1973), a Russian football player who represented various clubs in the Russian Premier League during his professional career.
5. Elena Tsoy (born 1976), a Russian-born American chess player and grandmaster, known for her achievements in international chess competitions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tsoy

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

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

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