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

Tickle, 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 Tickle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tickle in America

Tickle is the 15296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tickle surname appeared 1,919 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tickle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tickle 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 Tickle

The surname "TICKLE" is of English origin and is believed to have originated in the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "tician," which means "to excite" or "to rouse." The name may have been given as a nickname to someone who had a habit of tickling or teasing others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "TICKLE" can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership and taxation in England. The name appears as "Ticchel," which was likely an early spelling variation.

In the 13th century, the name "TICKLE" appeared in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, where a person named "Robert Tykyl" was mentioned. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been influenced by the Old French word "tiqueler," which means "to tickle."

During the 16th century, the name "TICKLE" gained prominence in various regions of England. In 1567, a man named Thomas Tickle was born in Derbyshire, England. He was a notable figure in the local community and served as a church warden.

In the 17th century, the name "TICKLE" appeared in various literary works. One notable example is the play "The Country Wife" by William Wycherley, which featured a character named "Mr. Tickle." This character was known for his jovial and playful nature, which may have been a reference to the meaning of the surname.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname "TICKLE" was Richard Tickle, who was born in 1726 in Yorkshire, England. He was a renowned architect and designed several notable buildings in the region, including the York Assembly Rooms.

Another notable figure with the surname "TICKLE" was John Tickle, who was born in 1789 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a prominent educator and author, and his works on teaching methods were widely influential during his time.

The 19th century saw the surname "TICKLE" spread to various parts of the world, including North America and Australia, as a result of immigration from England. One notable figure with this surname was Samuel Tickle, who was born in 1842 in Staffordshire, England. He later emigrated to Canada and became a successful businessman and philanthropist.

Throughout history, the surname "TICKLE" has been associated with various place names and locations in England, such as Tickle Combe in Somerset and Tickle Hill in Derbyshire. These place names may have been derived from the surname or vice versa, reflecting the historical connections between names and geographic locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tickle

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

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

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