Explore the Family Name Tull
The meaning of Tull
1. English (Hampshire and Berkshire): from the Middle English personal name Tulle (Old English Tulla, perhaps a form of Old Norse Tóli; compare Tooley). 2. South German: nickname for a stubborn man, Tull. 3. South German (Tüll): nickname for someone who was patient, from Middle High German dult ‘patience’; or from a personal name formed with the same word; or from Middle High German tult, dult ‘fair, festival’ (Bavarian Dult). The surname Tüll is rare in Austria and virtually non-existing in Germany.
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How common is the last name Tull in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tull has slightly fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tull ranked 5772nd in popularity with a count of 5496 individuals, equating to about 2.04 people per 100,000. By 2010, the surname's popularity rank had subtly shifted to 5851st despite the count increasing to 5904 people, making it roughly 2.0 per 100,000 people. This represents a minor decrease in popularity rank by 1.37% and an increase in the total count by 7.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,772 | #5,851 | -1.37% |
| Count | 5,496 | 5,904 | 7.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.04 | 2 | -1.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tull
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows diverse ethnic identities associated with the surname Tull. In 2000, a majority of individuals identified as White (76.11%), followed by Black (17.25%), Hispanic (3.89%), Two or more races (1.47%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.80%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.47%). By 2010, while the White demographic still held a majority at 72.44%, there were noticeable changes among other groups. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a significant increase from 0.80% to 3.08%, representing a change of 285.00%. The Two or more races category also rose to 2.44%, a 65.99% change. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories decreased slightly to 16.85% and 0.39%, respectively. The Hispanic representation increased modestly to 4.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.11% | 72.44% | -4.82% |
| Black | 17.25% | 16.85% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.89% | 4.79% | 23.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 3.08% | 285% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.44% | 65.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.39% | -17.02% |
Tull ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Tull is British & Irish, which comprises 54.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (18.3%) and Nigerian (3.5%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Italian, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 54.5% |
| French & German | 18.3% |
| Nigerian | 3.5% |
| Other | 23.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Tull
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Tull have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 83.60% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 83.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 83.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 83.60% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 83.60% |
What Tull haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Tull is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L1 and E-M180, which are predominantly found among people with European and Sub-Saharan African ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Godwin, Worthy, Gee, Fennell, Germain, Parson, Hornsby, Moon, Prince, Simmonds.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Tull surname are: H1, U2_3_4_7_8_9, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Tull have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Tull" Surname 41.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Tull" Surname 24.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Tull" Surname 17.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Tull" Surname 14.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Tull?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Tull are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition