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

Tuson, 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 Tuson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuson in America

Tuson is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuson surname appeared 235 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 Tuson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuson 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 Tuson

The surname Tuson has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "tousoun," which means "a shorn person" or "a shaven-headed person." This likely referred to someone who had taken religious vows and had their head shaved as a symbol of their devotion.

In the early records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Touson, Towson, and Tuson. One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk from 1275, which reference a person named William Tousun.

The Tuson surname has been linked to several historical figures throughout the centuries. One notable example is Sir John Tuson, an English merchant and politician who lived from 1608 to 1677. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1664 and played a significant role in the rebuilding efforts after the Great Fire of London in 1666.

Another prominent individual with this surname was William Tuson, a renowned English painter and engraver who lived from 1838 to 1935. His works, which often depicted rural landscapes and scenes from everyday life, earned him recognition and acclaim during his lifetime.

In the 16th century, the Tuson family held land in the village of Rivenhall in Essex, England. Records from this time mention a Richard Tuson, who was born around 1520 and served as the rector of the local church.

Moving forward in time, the 19th century saw the birth of Charles Tuson, a notable English architect who lived from 1854 to 1923. He designed several notable buildings, including the Horniman Museum in London and the Royal Masonic Hospital in Hammersmith.

Another figure of note is Evelyn Tuson, an English actress and writer who lived from 1890 to 1963. She was known for her performances on stage and in films, as well as her contributions to various literary works.

While the origins of the Tuson surname can be traced back to England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, as a result of migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuson

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

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

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