Explore the Family Name Tourtellot
The meaning of Tourtellot
Variant of Tourtellotte, a surname of French origin. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina.
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How common is the last name Tourtellot in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tourtellot has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 95,091st most popular name and had been used by 178 individuals, which is approximately 0.07 per 100k people. However, in 2010, the rank fell to 104,602, with 171 individuals carrying the name, or about 0.06 per 100k people. This represents a decrease of 10 ranks and a drop of 3.93% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #104,602 | -10% |
| Count | 178 | 171 | -3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tourtellot
In terms of ethnic identity also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tourtellot is primarily associated with those identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, around 95% of those with the surname identified as White. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during these years. However, there was a slight increase in the proportion of White individuals with this surname from 95.51% in 2000 to 95.91% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 95.91% | 0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |