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

Tullier, 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 Tullier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tullier in America

Tullier is the 34574th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tullier surname appeared 654 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 Tullier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tullier 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 Tullier

The surname Tullier has its origins in France, tracing back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "tuilier," which means "tiler" or "maker of tiles." The name likely originated from an occupation or trade, referring to individuals who were involved in the production or installation of tiles.

The earliest recorded instances of the Tullier surname can be found in medieval records from northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. These areas were known for their tile-making industries, which could explain the prevalence of the name in those regions.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Tullier name was Jean Tullier, a tile maker who lived in Rouen, Normandy, in the late 13th century. Records from the time mention his name in connection with the construction of various buildings in the city.

In the 14th century, the Tullier surname appeared in the Calendars of the Exchequer Rolls of Normandy, which were official records kept by the Norman government. These rolls documented individuals who paid taxes or owed feudal duties, suggesting that the Tullier family had established itself as a respected and prosperous lineage by that time.

During the 15th century, the Tullier surname spread further across France, with notable individuals bearing the name appearing in different regions. One such individual was Pierre Tullier, a skilled tile maker from Burgundy who was commissioned to work on the construction of the Hospices de Beaune, a renowned medieval hospital complex, in the 1440s.

In the 16th century, the Tullier family gained prominence in the city of Lyon, where several members were involved in the silk trade. One of the most notable figures was Claude Tullier (1524-1589), a successful silk merchant and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the city's economic and cultural life.

Throughout the centuries, the Tullier surname has been associated with various professions, including tile making, construction, trade, and even the military. For example, François Tullier (1675-1739) was a French soldier who fought in the War of the Spanish Succession and eventually rose to the rank of Lieutenant General.

While the Tullier name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, and other French-speaking regions, carried by individuals and families who migrated from their ancestral homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tullier

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

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

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