Explore the Family Name Tuller
The meaning of Tuller
1. German (Tüller): topographic name from Middle High German tülle ‘fence’. 2. Austrian German: altered form of Duller. 3. Dutch: perhaps from North German Töller, an occupational name for a toll collector (see Toller 1). Compare Tullar.
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How common is the last name Tuller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tuller fell slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 16,859 to 16,984—a decrease of 0.74%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.38% during this decade, from 1,558 to 1,673. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped marginally by 1.72%, indicating a mild dip in the overall prevalence of this surname in the U.S. population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,859 | #16,984 | -0.74% |
| Count | 1,558 | 1,673 | 7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.57 | -1.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuller
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the surname Tuller identified as white—88.88% in 2010, down slightly from 89.99% in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a notable increase of 30.95% over the decade, reaching 6.22% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic Tullers also rose by 21.65%, while the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races both decreased, by 34.38% and 36.67% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group had a small growth of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.99% | 88.88% | -1.23% |
| Black | 4.75% | 6.22% | 30.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.81% | 21.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.14% | -36.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.54% | 5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.42% | -34.38% |