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

Tullos, 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 Tullos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tullos in America

Tullos is the 10834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tullos surname appeared 2,940 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tullos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tullos 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 Tullos

The surname Tullos is believed to have originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "tol" meaning tax or payment, and "hus" meaning house, likely referring to a toll house or a place where travelers had to pay a fee to cross through certain areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tullos can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a series of medieval records that documented those who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England after his invasion of Scotland. This suggests that the name was present in Scotland as early as the late 13th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Tullos surname appeared in various Scottish records and documents, often associated with areas such as Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire. Some variations in spelling included Tullos, Tulloch, and Tullows.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Tullos surname was Alexander Tullos, a Scottish scholar and clergyman who served as the Principal of King's College in Aberdeen from 1585 to 1587.

Another prominent individual with the Tullos surname was John Tullos, a Scottish merchant and landowner who lived in the 17th century. Records indicate that he owned significant properties in Aberdeenshire and was involved in trade and commerce in the region.

The Tullos surname has also been linked to various place names in Scotland, such as Tullos Hill in Aberdeen and Tulloch, a village in Aberdeenshire. These place names likely derived from the same linguistic roots as the surname, further reinforcing its Scottish origins.

In the 18th century, James Tullos, a Scottish poet and writer, gained recognition for his works, which included poems and essays on various subjects. He was born in 1720 and lived in Aberdeen, where he contributed to the literary scene of the time.

Another notable figure was Robert Tullos, a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who lived in the 19th century. He made significant contributions to the city of Aberdeen and was involved in various charitable endeavors.

The Tullos surname has a rich history rooted in the Scottish landscape, particularly in the northeastern regions of the country. While its exact origins may be obscured by time, the name has persisted through centuries and has been borne by individuals who have left their mark in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tullos

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

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

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