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

Tuohy, 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 Tuohy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuohy in America

Tuohy is the 16395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuohy surname appeared 1,755 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tuohy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuohy 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 Tuohy

The surname Tuohy originates from Ireland, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is an anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic name Ó Tuathaigh, which means "descendant of Tuathaigh." The name Tuathaigh is derived from the old Irish word "tuath," meaning "people" or "territory."

The Tuohy family was initially concentrated in County Laois, located in the Irish Midlands. Historical records suggest that the Tuohys were a prominent clan in the region, holding significant land and influence. Some early references to the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tuohy name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Cloyne, a medieval document from the 13th century that lists landowners and taxpayers in the area. Several individuals with the surname Tuohy are mentioned, indicating their presence and importance in the region during that time.

The surname Tuohy has also been associated with various place names in Ireland, such as Tuohysbeg and Tuohysmoneen, both located in County Laois. These place names likely derived from the Tuohy family's landholdings or settlements in those areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Tuohy. One of the earliest was John Tuohy (c. 1595-1675), an Irish Catholic priest and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another prominent figure was Patrick Tuohy (1703-1782), an Irish-born merchant and landowner who settled in Virginia, USA, and played a significant role in the colonial economy.

In the 19th century, James Tuohy (1823-1900) was a prominent Irish politician and journalist who served as a member of the British Parliament and advocated for Irish independence. Michael Tuohy (1837-1923), a Catholic priest and educator, founded several schools and educational institutions in Ireland and the United States.

More recently, Brendan Tuohy (1918-1988) was an Irish actor and writer who appeared in numerous films and television shows, and Tom Tuohy (born 1965) is an American sports journalist and author best known for his work on the book "The Billion Dollar Club."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuohy

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

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

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