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

Tallen, 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 Tallen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tallen in America

Tallen is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tallen surname appeared 125 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 Tallen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tallen 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 Tallen

The surname TALLEN is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, where it was likely a toponymic name derived from a place name, such as the village of Tallen or Tallin.

The name may have its roots in the Old English word "talu," meaning "tally" or "account," suggesting that the original bearers of the name may have been involved in recordkeeping or accounting professions. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old English word "talian," meaning "to speak" or "to tell," implying that the name may have been associated with storytellers or public speakers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TALLEN surname is found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a John de Tallen in Oxfordshire. Another early reference can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, where a William Tallen is mentioned.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Talleyn, Taillene, and Tallyn, reflecting the fluidity of spelling practices during that time period. One notable bearer of the name was John Tallen, a merchant from Bristol, who is recorded in records from 1379.

During the 16th century, the TALLEN name gained prominence in the county of Devon, where several families bore the surname. One notable figure was Sir John Tallen (1525-1598), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Devon.

In the 17th century, the TALLEN name spread to other parts of England, including London and the counties of Somerset and Dorset. Thomas Tallen (1635-1712), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from London, was a notable bearer of the name during this period.

As the centuries passed, the TALLEN surname continued to be represented in various walks of life, from academia to the arts. Notable individuals with the surname include:

1. Robert Tallen (1794-1876), a renowned English poet and essayist.
2. Elizabeth Tallen (1818-1892), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights.
3. Sir George Tallen (1856-1932), a British diplomat and statesman.
4. Arthur Tallen (1879-1946), an accomplished English composer and musician.
5. Mary Tallen (1906-1988), a celebrated British actress and theater director.

While the TALLEN surname may not be among the most common in English-speaking countries today, it has a rich and diverse history spanning centuries, reflecting the contributions of its bearers to various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tallen

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

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

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