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

Tertulien, 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 Tertulien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tertulien in America

Tertulien is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tertulien surname appeared 120 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 Tertulien.

The history of the last name Tertulien

The surname Tertulien is of French origin, with its earliest records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin name Tertullianus, which itself is a derivative of the Roman family name Tertullus. The name Tertullianus was borne by the early Christian author and philosopher Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus, who lived in Carthage in the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries AD.

The Tertulien surname is most commonly found in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France, suggesting that it may have originated from one of these areas. It is possible that the name was initially adopted as a surname by someone who either admired or claimed descent from the famous writer Tertullian.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tertulien surname can be found in the parish records of Saint-Maclou in Rouen, Normandy, where a certain Jean Tertulien was registered in 1592. Another early reference is from the town of Dieppe in Normandy, where a Nicolas Tertulien appears in the local records from 1607.

A notable figure with the Tertulien surname was Jacques Tertulien, a French lawyer and judge who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1623 in the town of Dieppe, he served as a magistrate in the Parlement of Normandy and was known for his legal expertise and contributions to the field of jurisprudence.

Another individual of historical significance was Étienne Tertulien, a French naval officer and explorer who lived in the late 18th century. Born in 1757 in Brest, Brittany, he participated in several voyages of exploration to the Pacific Ocean and was later appointed as a governor of the French colony of Mauritius.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Auguste Tertulien, a French author and poet born in 1825 in Rouen, Normandy. He was known for his works that explored themes of rural life and the natural beauty of the Normandy region.

Another person of interest was Marie-Thérèse Tertulien, a French educator and women's rights activist who lived from 1845 to 1919. Born in Brittany, she was a pioneer in establishing educational opportunities for women and advocating for greater gender equality.

The Tertulien surname, while relatively uncommon, has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries and regions of France. Its origins can be traced back to the early Christian writer Tertullian, and it has been borne by notable figures in various fields, including law, exploration, literature, and social activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tertulien

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

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 Tertulien 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.

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

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