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

Tuttle, 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 Tuttle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tuttle in America

Tuttle is the 1267th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tuttle surname appeared 27,751 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 9 people would have the surname Tuttle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tuttle 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 Tuttle

The surname Tuttle originated in England, primarily in the counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old English word "totyl," which means "to project" or "to look out." It likely referred to someone who lived on a prominent hill or ridge.

The earliest recorded instance of the Tuttle surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Totylla" and "Totyl." This suggests that the name was well-established in England by the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name was commonly spelled as "Tothill" or "Totehill," reflecting its connection to the word "hill" and the geographic location of the name's bearers. The variant spelling "Tuttle" emerged in the 16th century and became the predominant form.

One notable figure bearing the Tuttle surname was Sir John Tuttle (1550-1622), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Lincolnshire. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1611 and was knighted by King James I.

Another prominent individual with the Tuttle name was William Tuttle (1619-1673), one of the founders of the New Haven Colony in Connecticut. He emigrated from England to the American colonies in 1635 and played a significant role in the early settlement of New Haven.

In the literary world, Mary Tuttle (1905-1986) was an American author and illustrator known for her children's books, including the popular "Mushroom in the Rain" series.

Thomas Tuttle (1654-1737), a descendant of William Tuttle, was a prominent figure in the early history of New Hampshire. He served as a selectman and deacon in the town of Dover and played a crucial role in the establishment of the local church.

During the American Revolutionary War, Jeremiah Tuttle (1747-1825) served as a captain in the Continental Army, participating in several major battles and contributing to the fight for American independence.

Throughout its history, the Tuttle surname has been associated with various locations, including the village of Tuttle Hill in Lincolnshire and the town of Tuttlebury in Nottinghamshire, both of which likely derived their names from the Tuttle family's presence in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tuttle

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

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

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