Explore the Family Name Tutty
The meaning of Tutty
English (Lincolnshire and Yorkshire): from the Middle English personal name Tut(t)i, a pet form of Tut(te). See Tutt. This English name has been established in Ireland since the mid-17th century, where it has been wrongly assumed to be an Anglicized form of the surname Ó Tuathaigh (see Tuohy).
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How common is the last name Tutty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tutty has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 85297th most common surname, with 204 individuals carrying that name, equating to roughly 0.08 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 84748th and the count had risen to 221, although the proportion per 100k people had decreased marginally by -12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #84,748 | 0.64% |
| Count | 204 | 221 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tutty
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tutty, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.57 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing to 98.64 percent by 2010. There was a small percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic in 2000 (2.45 percent), but this dropped to zero by 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, as well as those identifying with two or more races, all showed no representation for this surname in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 98.64% | 2.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |