2000
#10,148
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,919
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.08
Rare Last name
Taulbee
Derived from a place name in Northumberland, England, likely referring to a farmstead or village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,414 Americans carry the last name Taulbee. That puts it at #10,292 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.00 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 100,397 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Taulbee surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.4K
1 in 100,397
Census rank
#10,292
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,977 bearers of the surname Taulbee in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.00 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10292nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Taulbee, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Taulbee
The surname Taulbee is believed to have originated in the Anglian region of England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "tawel," meaning "made of strands or filaments," and "bygg," meaning "dwelling or homestead." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a thatched or woven-walled house.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taulbee can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Talbee" in this record, indicating that the spelling has evolved over time.
During the 13th century, the name Taulbee was found in various legal documents and charters in the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. In 1273, a certain Robert Talbee was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, which were records of financial transactions involving the Crown.
In the 14th century, the surname Taulbee appeared in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire, where it was spelled as "Talby." This variation in spelling was common during this period, as there were no standardized rules for spelling surnames.
One notable individual with the surname Taulbee was Sir Thomas Taulby (1515-1584), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry from Lincolnshire. He served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and was known for his support of the Protestant Reformation.
Another prominent figure was John Taulbee (1650-1721), a Puritan minister and author from Massachusetts Bay Colony. He wrote several influential religious treatises and was a vocal advocate for the separation of church and state.
In the 18th century, the name Taulbee appeared in various parish records and census documents across England. One such record was the baptismal record of William Taulbee in the village of Waddington, Lincolnshire, in 1742.
During the 19th century, the name Taulbee was found in various parts of the United States, likely due to immigration from England. One notable American with this surname was James Taulbee (1832-1903), a Union Army veteran who fought in the American Civil War and later became a successful businessman in Missouri.
Another individual of note was Mary Taulbee (1870-1945), a pioneer in the field of nursing education. She established one of the first nursing schools in the state of Kentucky and was instrumental in promoting professional standards for nurses.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Taulbee
Among Census respondents with the surname Taulbee, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Taulbee bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Taulbee surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 2,713
- Two or more races4.8% · 142
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 70
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 17
- Black or African American0.5% · 16
Timeline
Historical Census data for Taulbee
Taulbee appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,472
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,068
+149 bearers (+5.1%)
Per 100,000 1.04
Rank movement Down 324 places
2020
#10,292
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,977
-91 bearers (-3.0%)
Per 100,000 1.00
Rank movement Up 180 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,148 | 2,919 | 1.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,472 | 3,068 | 1.04 | +149 bearers (+5.1%) | Down 324 places |
| 2020 | #10,292 | 2,977 | 1.00 | -91 bearers (-3.0%) | Up 180 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Taulbee surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,472 | #10,292 | 1.7% |
| Count | 3,068 | 2,977 | -3.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.04 | 1.00 | -4.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Taulbee bearers went from 3,068 to 2,977 (-3.0% change). The surname moved up 180 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,472 to #10,292.
FAQ
Taulbee surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Taulbee?
Name Census estimates that about 3,414 living Americans carry the surname Taulbee. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 100,397 residents.
How common is Taulbee?
Taulbee ranks #10,292 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.00 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,977 people with the surname Taulbee. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,414), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.00 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Taulbee.
Has Taulbee become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Taulbee went from 3,068 recorded bearers to 2,977. That is a decrease of 91 (-3.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #10,472 to #10,292.
What does the Census say about the background of Taulbee?
Among Census respondents with the surname Taulbee, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Taulbee in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (2,713 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Taulbee appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Two or More Races (4.8%), Hispanic (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Taulbee (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Taulbee mean?
Derived from a place name in Northumberland, England, likely referring to a farmstead or village. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Taulbee (1.00 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Taulbee?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.