Explore the Family Name Tutson

The meaning of Tutson

African American: possibly an altered form of English Dutson.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Tutson in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Tutson" has shown a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname climbed from 47,838 in 2000 to 45,804 in 2010, marking a positive change of 4.25%. Additionally, the census noted a rise in the count of individuals bearing this surname, with figures jumping from 416 in 2000 to 466 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 12.02%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw an enhancement of 6.67%, going up from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#47,838#45,8044.25%
Count41646612.02%
Proportion per 100k0.150.166.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tutson

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Tutson surname identified as Black, although the percentage dropped slightly from 94.71% in 2000 to 89.91% in 2010. The proportion identifying as White saw a small increase from 1.92% to 2.15% over the decade. Notably, those reporting their ethnic identity as belonging to two or more races showed a significant increase, rising from 1.92% in 2000 to 5.79% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation began to appear in the 2010 Census at 1.93%, after not being previously recorded in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.

20002010Change
Black94.71%89.91%-5.07%
Two or More Races1.92%5.79%201.56%
White1.92%2.15%11.98%
Hispanic0%1.93%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%