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

Tulman, 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 Tulman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tulman in America

Tulman is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tulman surname appeared 120 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 Tulman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tulman 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 Tulman

The surname Tulman has its origins in the Netherlands, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "tol," which means "toll" or "tax collector." This suggests that the original bearers of this name were likely employed as toll collectors or tax collectors.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Tulman can be traced back to the Dutch province of North Holland. In the 16th century, the name was frequently spelled as "Tolman" or "Toulman," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation at the time.

One notable historical reference to the name Tulman can be found in the records of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). In the late 17th century, a man named Gerrit Tulman was listed as a merchant and ship's captain for the VOC, sailing between the Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia).

Another early bearer of the name was Jacobus Tulman, born in 1674 in Amsterdam. He was a renowned artist and engraver, known for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes.

In the 18th century, the name Tulman appears to have spread beyond the Netherlands. One notable figure was John Tulman, an English writer and philosopher born in 1720. He authored several books on moral philosophy and ethics, including "An Essay on the Principles of Morality" (1758).

As the name Tulman spread across Europe, it also found its way to the British Isles. In the 19th century, a Scottish family named Tulman settled in the city of Glasgow. One of their descendants, William Tulman (1843-1912), became a prominent figure in the Scottish banking industry, serving as the director of the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Another notable bearer of the name Tulman was Hans Tulman, a German artist and sculptor born in 1885 in Berlin. He was known for his remarkable bronze sculptures and public art installations, many of which can still be seen in various cities across Germany.

While the surname Tulman is not among the most common surnames globally, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and countries. Its origins can be traced back to the Netherlands, where it was likely associated with the occupation of toll or tax collection, before spreading across Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tulman

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

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

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