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

Tattersall, 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 Tattersall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tattersall in America

Tattersall is the 35671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tattersall surname appeared 630 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 Tattersall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tattersall 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 Tattersall

The surname Tattersall originates from England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "tattor" meaning a torn piece of cloth or rag, and "heall" meaning a hall or large building. This suggests the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked in a building associated with rags or tattered clothing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1275, which mentions a person named Roger de Tattershulle. The spelling variation "Tattershulle" indicates a potential connection to a specific place name, possibly a location where rags or tattered materials were processed or traded.

In the 14th century, the Tattersall surname appeared in various records, including the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, where a John Tattersall is listed. This suggests the name had spread to different regions of England by that time.

During the 16th century, the Tattersall family gained prominence in Lancashire, with a notable member being Sir Thomas Tattersall (1492-1572), who served as the High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1556. He was known for his involvement in local politics and governance.

Another prominent figure with this surname was George Tattersall (1817-1849), an English horse trader and founder of the famous Tattersall's Horse Auctioneers in London. The company, established in 1766, became a renowned institution for the sale of thoroughbred horses and played a significant role in the horse racing industry.

In the 19th century, the Tattersall name was associated with the Crimean War hero, Captain Richard Tattersall (1838-1855), who distinguished himself during the Battle of Balaclava and was killed in action at the age of 17. His bravery and sacrifice were widely celebrated at the time.

Other notable individuals with the Tattersall surname include the British artist and illustrator, Nigel Tattersall (1935-2022), known for his work in children's literature, and the Australian cricketer, Graham Tattersall (1936-2022), who played Test cricket for Australia in the 1960s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tattersall

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

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

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