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

Tuggle, 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 Tuggle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuggle in America

Tuggle is the 5285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuggle surname appeared 6,589 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Tuggle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuggle 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 Tuggle

The surname Tuggle has its origins in England, dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tucian," which means "to pull" or "to tug." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade, possibly a carter or someone who transported goods by horse-drawn cart.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tuggle can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a William Tugel is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time. Another notable mention comes from the Hundred Rolls of Buckinghamshire in 1279, which lists a John Tuggel.

During the 13th century, the surname Tuggle was primarily concentrated in the counties of Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Some historical references point to the name being associated with certain place names, such as Tuggall Farm in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, and Tuggel's Croft in Burford, Oxfordshire.

Among notable individuals bearing the Tuggle surname, one can mention Robert Tuggle (1504-1559), a prosperous landowner and farmer from Oxfordshire. Another prominent figure was John Tuggle (1620-1686), a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, known for his philanthropic endeavors.

In the 18th century, the name gained recognition through the work of William Tuggle (1718-1788), a renowned clockmaker from Oxfordshire. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the gentry and aristocracy of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure was Elizabeth Tuggle (1822-1897), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Oxfordshire. Her efforts paved the way for greater educational opportunities for women in the region.

The Tuggle surname has also been carried by individuals who made significant contributions in various fields, such as Henry Tuggle (1856-1924), a respected botanist and curator at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, and Sir Charles Tuggle (1876-1942), a distinguished military officer who served in both the Boer War and World War I.

While the surname Tuggle may have originated from humble beginnings, it has endured through the centuries, with its bearers leaving their mark across diverse areas of society, from agriculture and commerce to education and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuggle

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

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

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