Explore the Family Name Tulloch
The meaning of Tulloch
Scottish (Orkney and Shetland): habitational name from any of various places called with Gaelic tulach ‘hillock, mound’, such as Tulloch in Dingwall (Ross and Cromarty) and Tough (Aberdeenshire).
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How common is the last name Tulloch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tulloch has noticeably increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tulloch ranked 15,691 in popularity with a count of 1,710 incidences. By 2010, it had risen in rank to 14,316 and the number of people bearing the surname also went up to 2,090. This indicates an 8.76% increase in rank and a significant 22.22% rise in the count over the decade. The proportion of Tulloch per 100k of the population also improved by 12.7%, moving from 0.63 in 2000 to 0.71 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,691 | #14,316 | 8.76% |
| Count | 1,710 | 2,090 | 22.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.71 | 12.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tulloch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some shifts for individuals named Tulloch between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those with White ethnic identity dropped from 51.99% to 44.93%, a decrease of 13.58%. On the other hand, the Black ethnic group saw an increase of 11.55%, moving from 42.16% in 2000 to 47.03% in 2010. There was also a notable rise in the Hispanic category, which grew by 66.86% over the decade. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native groups were not represented in 2000 but were present in 2010, accounting for 0.77% and 0.24% respectively. Additionally, there was a slight growth in individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing by 6.48% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42.16% | 47.03% | 11.55% |
| White | 51.99% | 44.93% | -13.58% |
| Two or More Races | 3.86% | 4.11% | 6.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.92% | 66.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |