UK surname
A variant of the German surname Tüller, meaning someone from the town of Tull.
In the 1881 census there were 14 people recorded with the Tuller surname, ranking it #31,604 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 11, ranked #37,501, down from #31,604 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Leonard Shoreditch and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tuller is 349 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 21.4%.
1881 census count
14
Ranked #31,604
Modern count
11
2016, ranked #37,501
Peak year
1861
349 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Tuller surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Tuller surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 189 | #10,896 |
| 1861 | historical | 349 | #7,318 |
| 1881 | historical | 14 | #31,604 |
| 1891 | historical | 321 | #10,520 |
| 1901 | historical | 75 | #25,852 |
| 1911 | historical | 75 | #25,322 |
| 1997 | modern | 5 | #37,891 |
| 1998 | modern | 5 | #37,861 |
| 1999 | modern | 7 | #37,513 |
| 2000 | modern | 9 | #37,119 |
| 2001 | modern | 8 | #37,124 |
| 2002 | modern | 8 | #37,206 |
| 2003 | modern | 6 | #37,586 |
| 2004 | modern | 5 | #37,830 |
| 2005 | modern | 4 | #38,078 |
| 2006 | modern | 4 | #38,130 |
| 2007 | modern | 5 | #38,004 |
| 2008 | modern | 7 | #37,735 |
| 2009 | modern | 7 | #37,816 |
| 2010 | modern | 7 | #37,904 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 7 | #37,854 |
| 2013 | modern | 9 | #37,653 |
| 2014 | modern | 8 | #37,806 |
| 2015 | modern | 9 | #37,684 |
| 2016 | modern | 11 | #37,501 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Leonard Shoreditch, St Pancras and Ealing, Chiswick. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Ealing, Chiswick | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Tuller surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tuller, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Tuller surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Tuller household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Tuller is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tuller is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Tuller, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Tuller is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "tülle," meaning "funnel" or "pipe," suggesting that the name may have been an occupational name for someone who worked with funnels or pipes, such as a pipe maker or a brewer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tuller can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg in the 14th century. A certain Hans Tuller was mentioned in a document from 1369, indicating that the name was already in use at that time.
In the 15th century, the Tuller name appeared in various German regions, including Bavaria and Saxony. It is possible that the name was also influenced by the place name "Tüllingen" or "Tullingen," a village in Baden-Württemberg, which could have contributed to the spelling variations of the surname.
One notable bearer of the name Tuller was Johann Tuller, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1486 to 1543. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and played a role in the spread of Lutheran teachings in Germany.
Another historical figure with the Tuller surname was Michael Tuller, a German composer and organist who lived from 1644 to 1705. He is known for his contributions to the development of Protestant church music in the 17th century.
In the 18th century, the Tuller name can be found in various records across Germany, with some families also migrating to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Johann Georg Tuller, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania, United States, in the mid-1700s.
As the surname spread, it also underwent various spelling variations, including Tüller, Tuellner, and Tülner. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.
Other notable individuals with the Tuller surname include Johann Tuller, a German painter and engraver active in the late 16th century, and Wilhelm Tuller, a German philosopher and writer who lived from 1811 to 1877.
While the Tuller surname has its roots in Germany, it has since been carried by families across various parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped surnames over centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tuller surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 5 Tullers recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.42x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 5 | 3.42x |
| Essex | 2 | 6.94x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1.15x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 3.93x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 3.34x |
| Kent | 1 | 2.01x |
| Norfolk | 1 | 4.45x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 57.47x |
| Surrey | 1 | 1.41x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Dunstan In West in Middlesex leads with 2 Tullers recorded in 1881 and an index of 6666.67x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan In West | 2 | 6666.67x |
| West Ham | 2 | 31.40x |
| Betchworth | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Boarhunt | 1 | 10000.00x |
| Church | 1 | 416.67x |
| Greenwich | 1 | 42.92x |
| Islington London | 1 | 7.06x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 12.32x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 9.50x |
| Norwich St Andrew | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Pencoed | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 67.11x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 8.50x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Tuller surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Tuller surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Tuller households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Bankers Clerk | 1 |
| Carriage Maker (Rlwy) | 1 |
| Cook Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Cotton Winder | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Footman | 1 |
| Grocer Shopman Out Of Employ | 1 |
| Housemaid | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Ord | 1 |
| Paint Brush Maker | 1 |
| Professional Actress | 1 |
| Scholar | 1 |
| Waiter (Dom) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 14 people were recorded with the Tuller surname. That placed it at #31,604 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 11 in 2016. That gives Tuller a modern rank of #37,501.
A variant of the German surname Tüller, meaning someone from the town of Tull.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Tuller bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.