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

Tussey, 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 Tussey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tussey in America

Tussey is the 17359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tussey surname appeared 1,627 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 Tussey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tussey 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 Tussey

The surname Tussey originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the village of Tussington in Oxfordshire. This place name is thought to have originated from the Old English words "tussa," meaning a rounded hill or knoll, and "ing," signifying a meadow or enclosure.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a record of landholdings and properties compiled by order of William the Conqueror, the village of Tussington is listed under the spelling "Tussindone." This lends credence to the theory of the surname's origins being tied to this location.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Tussey was John Tussey, who is mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. These rolls were administrative records compiled by royal officials, providing a valuable glimpse into the lives and names of people living in medieval England.

Another notable figure was Sir William Tussey, a knight who lived during the reign of Edward III in the 14th century. He is mentioned in various historical records and chronicles of the time, including his participation in military campaigns against the Scottish and French.

In the 16th century, the surname Tussey can be found in parish records and court documents, suggesting its continued presence across various regions of England. One example is Robert Tussey, a landowner from Gloucestershire who was involved in a legal dispute over property boundaries in 1541.

During the 17th century, the name Tussey appeared in various areas of England, including London and the surrounding counties. One notable individual was Thomas Tussey, a merchant and trader who was born in 1612 and lived in the city of London.

The 18th century saw the Tussey surname spread further across England, with records indicating individuals bearing the name in places like Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Somerset. One significant figure from this period was James Tussey, a renowned clockmaker born in 1745 in Somerset, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the gentry and nobility.

As the centuries progressed, the Tussey surname continued to be found in various regions of England, with variations in spelling such as Tussye, Tussay, and Tussi appearing in historical records. While not as prominent as some other English surnames, the Tussey name has persisted and been carried by individuals across generations, each contributing to its rich and varied history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tussey

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

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

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