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

Taul, 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 Taul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taul in America

Taul is the 25889th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taul surname appeared 950 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 Taul.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taul 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 Taul

The surname "TAUL" has its origins in the United Kingdom, specifically in England and Scotland. It is believed to have emerged around the 13th century, deriving from the Old English word "tawl," which meant "bright" or "shining."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dated 1273, where a certain Richard Tawle is mentioned. The name is also referenced in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 13th century, indicating its presence in different regions of England during that time.

In Scotland, the name is thought to have originated from the village of Toul or Tull, located in Aberdeenshire. The earliest known record of the name in Scotland dates back to the 15th century, with a mention of a John Taul in the Aberdeen Council Register of 1487.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, such as Tawle, Tawyll, Towl, and Towle, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation. Some of these spellings can be traced back to places like Towley, a hamlet in Devonshire, England, which may have contributed to the surname's evolution.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "TAUL" throughout history include:

1. William Taul (c. 1515-1589), an English merchant and Member of Parliament for Preston during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
2. James Taul (1685-1754), a Scottish minister and author who wrote a notable treatise on the doctrine of predestination.
3. Margaret Taul (1745-1823), a pioneering English educator who established one of the first schools for girls in London.
4. Robert Taul (1804-1871), a Scottish engineer and inventor known for his contributions to the development of early steam engines.
5. Elizabeth Taul (1876-1945), an American suffragette and activist who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

While the surname "TAUL" may not be as widespread as some others, its historical roots and variations across different regions provide an interesting glimpse into the evolution of surnames and their connection to places, occupations, and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taul

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

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

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