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

Tuggles, 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 Tuggles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuggles in America

Tuggles is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuggles surname appeared 202 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 Tuggles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuggles 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 Tuggles

The surname Tuggles is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, where it was first recorded in the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English word "tughol," which means "a deep valley or a ravine."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tuggles can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Yorkshire, a census-like survey conducted in 1273. The entry lists a certain "Roger de Tugholes," indicating that the name was already in use at that time.

During the 14th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield. In 1379, a "John Tuggles" is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Crigglestone, near Wakefield.

The Tuggles surname is also associated with several place names in Yorkshire, such as Tuggles Clough (a deep valley) and Tuggles Farm, both located in the parish of Silkstone. These place names likely emerged from the presence of early Tuggles families in the area.

One notable figure bearing the Tuggles name was Sir William Tuggles (1587-1655), a prominent merchant and landowner from Leeds. He served as the Mayor of Leeds in 1635 and played a significant role in the city's affairs during the English Civil War.

Another historical figure was Robert Tuggles (1620-1692), a Puritan clergyman and author. Born in Yorkshire, he studied at Cambridge University and later became the rector of St. Nicholas Church in Ipswich, Suffolk. He published several religious works, including "A Treatise on the Lord's Supper" in 1658.

In the 18th century, the Tuggles surname is recorded in the parish registers of several Yorkshire villages, such as Barnsley, Penistone, and Silkstone. One notable entry is the birth of John Tuggles in 1731 in the village of Cawthorne, near Barnsley.

During the 19th century, the Tuggles family spread throughout various parts of England, with some members migrating to other parts of the British Empire. One such individual was Charles Tuggles (1825-1898), a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor of the Bahamas from 1879 to 1884.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Tuggles (1841-1924), a philanthropist and social reformer from Manchester. She was actively involved in various charitable organizations and was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education.

While the Tuggles surname is not as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the Yorkshire region, with connections to various historical figures and places over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuggles

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

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

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