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

Talis, 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 Talis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talis in America

Talis is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talis surname appeared 195 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 Talis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talis 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 Talis

The surname TALIS originated in England during the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "talu," which means "tally" or "score." This suggests that the name was initially associated with someone who worked as a tally clerk or accountant, keeping track of financial records or transactions.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname TALIS can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a certain Roger Talis was mentioned. This document served as a record of royal revenues and expenditures during the reign of King Richard I.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Talegh, Tallis, and Talyes, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era. One notable bearer of the name was John Talis, a landowner in Somerset, who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1273.

The TALIS surname can also be traced back to place names in England, such as Talley in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and Talley in Herefordshire, England. These place names likely derived from the same Old English word "talu," suggesting that some individuals may have adopted the surname based on their geographic origins.

During the 16th century, the surname TALIS gained prominence with the arrival of the famous mathematician and astronomer Thomas Talis (1505-1559). Born in Wiltshire, Talis made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and was one of the leading figures in the English Renaissance.

Another noteworthy individual with the TALIS surname was Sir Robert Talis (1570-1638), a renowned English lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General for England and Wales during the reign of King James I.

In the 18th century, the TALIS name was associated with the literary world through the works of William Talis (1711-1768), an English poet and essayist known for his satirical writings and his collaborations with Alexander Pope.

Moving into the 19th century, Sir John Talis (1817-1892) was a prominent English engineer and industrialist. He played a crucial role in the development of the British railway system and was recognized for his innovative work in bridge construction.

Throughout history, the TALIS surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, lawyers, politicians, and engineers, reflecting the diverse contributions of those bearing this name to various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talis

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

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

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