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

Tuell, 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 Tuell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuell in America

Tuell is the 20309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuell surname appeared 1,309 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 Tuell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuell 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 Tuell

The surname Tuell is believed to have originated in England, likely deriving from a place name or a topographical feature. One possible origin is from the Old English word "tol," meaning a parcel of land or a toll, combined with a diminutive suffix, giving it the meaning "a small piece of land."

Another theory suggests that Tuell is a variation of the surname Tuehill or Tewhill, which itself is derived from a place name referring to a hill or mound. This name may have originated in the county of Worcestershire, where similar place names exist.

In early records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Tuell, Tuill, Tuyll, and Tuel. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Robert de Tuill is mentioned as holding lands in Derbyshire.

During the Middle Ages, the Tuell family held lands and properties in various parts of England, particularly in Staffordshire and Warwickshire. Notable individuals from this period include Sir John Tuell, who served as a knight in the army of King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Tuell family settled in the county of Devon, where they acquired estates and became influential landowners. One prominent member was Sir Thomas Tuell (1520-1584), who served as a member of Parliament and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I.

The Tuell name also has connections to the clergy, with several individuals serving as clergymen and holding positions within the Church of England. One example is Reverend William Tuell (1692-1768), who was a prominent minister in London and authored several religious texts.

In the literary world, the name Tuell is associated with the poet and writer John Tuell (1817-1885), who was born in Dorset and published several collections of poetry and prose works during the Victorian era.

Throughout history, the Tuell surname has been found across various regions of England, with families settling in counties such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Somerset, among others. While not as widespread as some other English surnames, the name has maintained a presence over the centuries and continues to be carried by individuals today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuell

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

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

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