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

Taulton, 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 Taulton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taulton in America

Taulton is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taulton surname appeared 181 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 Taulton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taulton 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 Taulton

The surname Taulton is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is a locational surname derived from the Old English words "tor" meaning a hill or rocky peak, and "tun" signifying a farm or settlement. This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name referring to a settlement situated near a prominent hill or rocky outcrop.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Torletun" and "Torletone," referring to places in Somerset and Gloucestershire, respectively. These early spellings provide insight into the name's evolution over time, as it gradually transformed into the modern-day Taulton.

During the 13th century, records show instances of the name spelled as "Torlton" and "Torleton," indicating the interchangeable use of vowels and consonants in medieval times. In the 14th century, the surname appears as "Taurlton" in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, suggesting a closer resemblance to the modern spelling.

Notable individuals bearing the Taulton surname throughout history include John Taulton, a merchant from Bristol who lived in the late 15th century, and Sir William Taulton, a prominent landowner and member of Parliament for Somerset in the 16th century. In the 17th century, Richard Taulton was a respected clergyman and author of several religious texts.

Moving into the 18th century, Samuel Taulton (1685-1761) was a renowned architect responsible for designing several churches and estates in the West Country of England. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Taulton (1732-1805), a pioneering female educator who established one of the earliest schools for girls in London.

As the centuries progressed, the Taulton name continued to appear in various records and historical documents, with individuals from this family contributing to various fields, including politics, literature, and the arts. However, detailed accounts of their lives and accomplishments are often scarce, as records from earlier periods tend to be less comprehensive.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taulton

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

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

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