Explore the Family Name Tulk
The meaning of Tulk
1. English (Dorset and Somerset): nickname from Middle English tulk(e), tolk(e) ‘man; soldier, fighting man’. 2. German: very rare variant of Tolk 1.
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How common is the last name Tulk in the United States?
The surname Tulk, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen an increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 53,782 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had climbed up to rank 51,512, marking a 4.22% change. The actual count of individuals with the Tulk surname also grew from 360 in 2000 to 404 in 2010, showing a significant 12.22% rise. The proportion of people named Tulk per 100,000 individuals also slightly increased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #51,512 | 4.22% |
| Count | 360 | 404 | 12.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tulk
As for the ethnicity of those bearing the Tulk surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority are White, though there has been a small decrease of 2.01% between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, 97.5% identified as White, while in 2010, the number dropped to 95.54%. Interestingly, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with the Tulk surname in either census year. However, by 2010, some individuals identified as belonging to two or more races (1.73%) and Hispanic (1.73%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 95.54% | -2.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |