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

Tourtillott, 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 Tourtillott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tourtillott in America

Tourtillott is the 52383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tourtillott surname appeared 396 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 Tourtillott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tourtillott 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 Tourtillott

The surname Tourtillott has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the French word "tourtiller," which means "to twist" or "to curl." This name was likely given to someone who had curly hair or who worked as a baker, as the twisting and curling motions were common in the baking trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tourtillott can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a historical document from Paris, France, in the year 1268. This document listed various trades and occupations, and the name Tourtillott appeared under the category of bakers.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named Tourtillott residing in the village of Saint-Malo, in the northern region of Brittany, France. It is believed that this family played a significant role in the local community and may have been involved in the baking or milling trade.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Jean Tourtillott (c. 1520 - 1598) lived in the town of Nantes, France. He was a respected baker and is said to have introduced several innovative techniques in bread-making, which earned him recognition among his peers.

In the 17th century, a man named Pierre Tourtillott (c. 1630 - 1692) was a renowned baker in the city of Lyon, France. He is credited with popularizing the traditional Lyonnaise bread, which is still a staple in the region today.

Another notable individual with the surname Tourtillott was Marie Tourtillott (1765 - 1835), a French entrepreneur from Marseille. She was a successful businesswoman who owned and operated several bakeries in the city, and her family's legacy in the baking trade continued for generations.

As the Tourtillott family spread across France and Europe, variations in the spelling of the name became common. Some of the alternative spellings included Tourtillot, Tourtillotte, and Turtillotte. These variations often reflected regional dialects or personal preferences but ultimately traced back to the same etymological roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tourtillott

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

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

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