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UK surname

Tuli

A surname of Indian origin, possibly derived from the Sanskrit word "tula" meaning balance or scale.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ealing, Harrow and Wolverhampton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tuli is 118 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

118

2016, ranked #27,873

Peak year

2016

118 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016, ranked #27,873.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Tuli surname distribution map

The map shows where the Tuli surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Tuli surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tuli over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1997 modern 49 #32,776
1998 modern 42 #33,651
1999 modern 47 #33,320
2000 modern 49 #33,187
2001 modern 49 #33,048
2002 modern 54 #32,927
2003 modern 51 #33,266
2004 modern 49 #33,647
2005 modern 57 #33,178
2006 modern 62 #33,043
2007 modern 78 #31,748
2008 modern 84 #31,370
2009 modern 91 #30,944
2010 modern 93 #31,239
2011 modern 111 #28,294
2012 modern 111 #28,332
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 112 #28,934
2015 modern 111 #28,986
2016 modern 118 #27,873

Geography

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Where Tulis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Ealing, Harrow, Wolverhampton, Brent and Redbridge. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Ealing 006 Ealing
2 Harrow 007 Harrow
3 Wolverhampton 035 Wolverhampton
4 Brent 004 Brent
5 Redbridge 030 Redbridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tuli

These lists show first names that appear often with the Tuli surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tuli

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tuli, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Tuli surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Tuli household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Tuli is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tuli is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Tuli falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tuli is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

This describes the area pattern most associated with Tuli, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Tuli

The surname TULI is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "tulio," which means "a small hill or mound." The name was likely given to someone who lived near or on a small hill.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname TULI can be found in historical documents from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, dating back to the 13th century. These documents include property records, tax rolls, and church registers.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname TULI was Giulio Tuli, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 14th century. He is mentioned in several trade records from the city.

In the 15th century, the name Tuli appeared in the Catasto, a historical cadastral survey of land ownership in Tuscany. One entry lists a certain Piero Tuli as the owner of a vineyard in the town of Montepulciano.

The surname Tuli also has a connection to the town of Todi in Umbria. In the 16th century, a family by the name of Tuli was prominent in the local government and politics of Todi. Andrea Tuli, born in 1518, served as the town's mayor (podestà) in 1575.

Another notable bearer of the surname Tuli was Francesco Tuli, a renowned painter from Siena who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works can be found in several churches and museums throughout Tuscany.

In the 18th century, the Tuli family from the town of Viterbo in Lazio produced several scholars and academics. Vincenzo Tuli, born in 1712, was a respected linguist and author who wrote extensively on the Latin language and ancient Roman literature.

As the Tuli surname spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Tulli, Tulio, and Tullio. These variants can be found in historical records from various regions of the country.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Tuli surname: questions and answers

How common is the Tuli surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016. That gives Tuli a modern rank of #27,873.

What does the Tuli surname mean?

A surname of Indian origin, possibly derived from the Sanskrit word "tula" meaning balance or scale.

What does the Tuli map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Tuli bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.