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

Tallbull, 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 Tallbull surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tallbull in America

Tallbull is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tallbull surname appeared 119 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 Tallbull.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tallbull 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 Tallbull

The surname TALLBULL is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "tall" and "bull," which likely referred to a person of tall stature with a strong and powerful physique. The name may have been used as a descriptive nickname before becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TALLBULL can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a certain William Tallbull is mentioned as a resident of the village of Evesham. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various medieval records, including the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1346, which listed a John Tallbull as a taxpayer. This record provides evidence of the name's continued use and spread across different counties in England.

During the Tudor period, the TALLBULL surname was associated with several notable individuals. One of the most prominent figures was Sir Thomas TALLBULL (1485-1558), a wealthy merchant and member of the Court of Augmentations under King Henry VIII. He played a significant role in the dissolution of monasteries and the redistribution of their lands.

Another notable bearer of the TALLBULL name was Richard TALLBULL (1550-1628), a renowned scholar and linguist who served as a professor at the University of Cambridge. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the study of ancient languages and his translations of classical texts.

In the 17th century, the name TALLBULL appeared in various parish records and legal documents, indicating its continued presence among the English population. One notable figure from this period was Elizabeth TALLBULL (1620-1689), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist known for her charitable works and support for the establishment of schools in her local community.

The TALLBULL surname also has connections to several place names in England, such as the village of Tallbull Green in Oxfordshire, which may have derived its name from an early settler with the same surname.

Throughout its history, the TALLBULL name has been associated with various professions and social classes, from merchants and scholars to landowners and farmers. While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its origins and meaning have remained consistent, reflecting the physical characteristics and strength of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tallbull

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

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

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