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

Tukes, 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 Tukes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tukes in America

Tukes is the 32365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tukes surname appeared 711 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 Tukes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tukes 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 Tukes

The surname TUKES originates from England and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tuke," which means "hawk" or "falcon." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with these birds of prey, potentially a falconer or a hunter.

The earliest known record of the name TUKES is found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Tukes." This document was a census-like record of landowners and their holdings, indicating that the name was already well-established in England by that time.

In the 14th century, the name TUKES appeared in several historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1301, where it was spelled as "Touke." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spelling had not yet been established.

One notable figure bearing the surname TUKES was Sir Brian Tuke (1477-1536), who served as Secretary to King Henry VIII and played a significant role in the dissolution of monasteries during the English Reformation. He was born in Bere Regis, Dorset, and his family was of considerable wealth and influence.

Another prominent individual with the surname TUKES was Sir Samuel Tuke (1615-1674), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Middlesex during the Commonwealth of England under Oliver Cromwell.

In the 16th century, the name TUKES was also associated with the village of Tuke, which was located in the parish of Goathurst, Somerset. This place name may have been derived from the surname, or vice versa, suggesting a connection between the family and the location.

By the 17th century, the name TUKES had spread across various regions of England, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in counties such as Berkshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. One notable example is John Tuke (1603-1654), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Giles-in-the-Fields in London.

Throughout its history, the surname TUKES has been associated with various professions, including falconry, law, politics, and the clergy. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English language, and its presence in historical records provides insight into the lives and contributions of those who bore this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tukes

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

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

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