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

Tutu, 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 Tutu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tutu in America

Tutu is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tutu surname appeared 171 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 Tutu.

The history of the last name Tutu

The surname TUTU has its origins in the French language, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the French word "tuteur," which means "tutor" or "guardian." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name given to those who worked as tutors or guardians.

In the early 1600s, the name TUTU appeared in various records across France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. One notable reference can be found in the records of the city of Rouen, where a family by the name of TUTU resided in the late 16th century.

The earliest known individual with the surname TUTU was Jean TUTU, a French poet and playwright born in 1545 in the town of Caen, Normandy. His works, which included satirical plays and poetry, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure with the surname TUTU was François TUTU, a French soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He gained recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield, ultimately rising to the rank of colonel in the French army.

In the 18th century, the TUTU name gained some prominence in the field of education. Marie-Jeanne TUTU, born in 1720 in Paris, was a renowned teacher and author of several textbooks on language and literature. Her works were widely used in schools across France during that era.

The TUTU name also made its way to other parts of Europe, with records showing families bearing the surname in countries like Belgium and Switzerland. One notable individual was Henri TUTU, a Swiss banker and philanthropist born in Geneva in 1812. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and support of various charitable organizations.

In the 19th century, a family by the name of TUTU settled in the United Kingdom, where they established themselves as successful merchants. William TUTU (1838-1912), a prominent member of this family, was a successful businessman and philanthropist in London.

While the TUTU surname is not among the most common in the world, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and various regions, with notable individuals who have left their mark in fields such as literature, education, military, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tutu

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

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 Tutu 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.

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

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