indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname
Usage Norwegian
Meaning & History
The Tokheim family name has roots in Norway, with the surname potentially stemming from the name of the village Tokheim in Kinsarvik, according to FamilySearch. The family emigrated to the United States in the late 19th century, with some settling in Minnesota and Iowa. A notable member, John J. Tokheim, is known for inventing the gasoline pump.