Explore the Family Name Tullius
The meaning of Tullius
German: humanistic name from the Latin personal name Tullius (see Tullio).
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How common is the last name Tullius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tullius dropped slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,363rd and fell to 43,651st in 2010, resulting in a decrease of 3.04 percent. However, the number of people bearing the surname rose modestly from 482 to 494 over the same decade, representing a growth of 2.49 percent. The proportion per 100k individuals also decreased by 5.56 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #43,651 | -3.04% |
| Count | 482 | 494 | 2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tullius
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Tullius, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 14.52 percent, while those claiming two or more races increased substantially by 36.71 percent. The majority of individuals with the Tullius surname identified as White, which held steady at around 88 percent. Interestingly, there was a significant drop in those identifying as Hispanic, down 27.55 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.38% | 88.87% | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 7.26% | 5.26% | -27.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 2.83% | 36.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 1.42% | 14.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |