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UK surname

Tuttle

Derived from a place name meaning "lookout hill," likely referring to someone who lived near such a location.

In the 1881 census there were 388 people recorded with the Tuttle surname, ranking it #8,141 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 670, ranked #7,986, up from #8,141 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Shalbourn (incl. Oxenwood), St Pancras and Wigan. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include West Berkshire, South Norfolk and Norwich.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tuttle is 686 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 72.7%.

1881 census count

388

Ranked #8,141

Modern count

670

2016, ranked #7,986

Peak year

2014

686 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tuttle had 388 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,141 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 670 in 2016, ranked #7,986.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 522 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Tuttle surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tuttle surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Tuttle 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
1851 historical 221 #9,630
1861 historical 176 #13,335
1881 historical 388 #8,141
1891 historical 359 #9,635
1901 historical 485 #8,235
1911 historical 522 #7,577
1997 modern 652 #7,641
1998 modern 653 #7,879
1999 modern 680 #7,684
2000 modern 676 #7,695
2001 modern 662 #7,683
2002 modern 668 #7,785
2003 modern 671 #7,647
2004 modern 671 #7,665
2005 modern 646 #7,807
2006 modern 649 #7,807
2007 modern 647 #7,895
2008 modern 654 #7,879
2009 modern 661 #7,969
2010 modern 679 #7,965
2011 modern 668 #7,988
2012 modern 673 #7,859
2013 modern 669 #8,021
2014 modern 686 #7,905
2015 modern 673 #7,965
2016 modern 670 #7,986

Geography

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Where Tuttles are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Shalbourn (incl. Oxenwood), St Pancras, Wigan, Hethersett and Hellesdon, St Mary in the Marsh, St Clement, St Martin at Oak, St Mary at Coslany, St Michael at Cos. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to West Berkshire, South Norfolk, Norwich and Kingston upon Hull. 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 Shalbourn (incl. Oxenwood) Berkshire
2 St Pancras London (North Districts)
3 Wigan Lancashire
4 Hethersett Norfolk
5 Hellesdon, St Mary in the Marsh, St Clement, St Martin at Oak, St Mary at Coslany, St Michael at Cos Norfolk

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 West Berkshire 010 West Berkshire
2 South Norfolk 001 South Norfolk
3 Norwich 002 Norwich
4 Norwich 006 Norwich
5 Kingston upon Hull 008 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tuttle

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tuttle

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tuttle, 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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Tuttle surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Tuttle household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Tuttle is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tuttle is most concentrated in decile 8 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

Tuttle falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tuttle is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Tuttle

The surname Tuttle originated in England, primarily in the counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old English word "totyl," which means "to project" or "to look out." It likely referred to someone who lived on a prominent hill or ridge.

The earliest recorded instance of the Tuttle surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Totylla" and "Totyl." This suggests that the name was well-established in England by the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name was commonly spelled as "Tothill" or "Totehill," reflecting its connection to the word "hill" and the geographic location of the name's bearers. The variant spelling "Tuttle" emerged in the 16th century and became the predominant form.

One notable figure bearing the Tuttle surname was Sir John Tuttle (1550-1622), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Lincolnshire. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1611 and was knighted by King James I.

Another prominent individual with the Tuttle name was William Tuttle (1619-1673), one of the founders of the New Haven Colony in Connecticut. He emigrated from England to the American colonies in 1635 and played a significant role in the early settlement of New Haven.

In the literary world, Mary Tuttle (1905-1986) was an American author and illustrator known for her children's books, including the popular "Mushroom in the Rain" series.

Thomas Tuttle (1654-1737), a descendant of William Tuttle, was a prominent figure in the early history of New Hampshire. He served as a selectman and deacon in the town of Dover and played a crucial role in the establishment of the local church.

During the American Revolutionary War, Jeremiah Tuttle (1747-1825) served as a captain in the Continental Army, participating in several major battles and contributing to the fight for American independence.

Throughout its history, the Tuttle surname has been associated with various locations, including the village of Tuttle Hill in Lincolnshire and the town of Tuttlebury in Nottinghamshire, both of which likely derived their names from the Tuttle family's presence in those areas.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tuttle families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tuttle surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Norfolk leads with 143 Tuttles recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.76x.

County Total Index
Norfolk 143 24.76x
Suffolk 60 13.12x
Middlesex 50 1.33x
Berkshire 48 17.03x
Lancashire 30 0.67x
Hampshire 12 1.56x
Surrey 12 0.66x
Durham 6 0.54x
Devon 4 0.51x
Dorset 4 1.62x
Sussex 3 0.47x
Derbyshire 2 0.34x
Glamorgan 2 0.31x
Hertfordshire 2 0.77x
Cambridgeshire 1 0.42x
Cornwall 1 0.24x
Essex 1 0.13x
Gloucestershire 1 0.14x
Kent 1 0.08x
Lincolnshire 1 0.17x
Northumberland 1 0.18x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lowestoft in Suffolk leads with 29 Tuttles recorded in 1881 and an index of 134.20x.

Place Total Index
Lowestoft 29 134.20x
Shalbourn 24 2264.15x
Hethersett 22 1506.85x
St Pancras London 22 7.28x
Wigan 13 20.88x
Norwich St Clement 12 179.37x
Wymondham 12 203.39x
North Elmham 11 785.71x
Corton 9 1250.00x
Winkfield 9 192.31x
Hingham 8 400.00x
Kintbury 8 366.97x
Lambeth 8 2.44x
Newtown Nr Newbury 8 2758.62x
Wicklewood 8 851.06x
Aylsham 7 203.49x
Geldeston 6 1578.95x
Kirkley 6 156.66x
Norwich St James 6 132.45x
Hartlepool 5 31.49x
Ipswich St Margaret 5 32.22x
Norwich St Stephen 5 94.34x
Southburgh 5 1219.51x
St Luke London 5 8.30x
Westminster St 5 36.13x
Dorchester Holy Trinity 4 200.00x
East Stonehouse 4 25.97x
Great Bolton 4 6.78x
Heigham 4 12.91x
Kimberley 4 1739.13x
Newington 4 2.88x
Norwich St Benedict 4 155.64x
St Marylebone London 4 1.99x
Sutton 4 26.76x
Coltishall 3 243.90x
Cranworth 3 967.74x
Cringleford 3 1034.48x
Great Crosby 3 24.69x
Great Yarmouth 3 6.27x
Hove 3 10.80x
Islington London 3 0.82x
Norwich St John Sepulchre 3 80.00x
Raveningham 3 967.74x
Reading St Giles 3 10.85x
Southwold 3 110.70x
Willesden 3 8.47x
Alverstoke 2 7.18x
Beccles 2 27.17x
Coddenham 2 190.48x
Eaton St Andrew 2 125.00x
Eccleston In Prescot 2 8.94x
Hackney London 2 0.95x
Kensington London 2 0.96x
Measham 2 92.59x
Pakefield 2 175.44x
Rainhill 2 69.93x
Reading St Mary 2 8.86x
Swansea Town 2 3.73x
Watford 2 9.97x
Burghfield 1 59.88x
Coston 1 1666.67x
Falmouth 1 6.64x
Farnborough 1 12.38x
Gainsborough 1 7.06x
Haddenham 1 44.64x
Hammersmith London 1 1.08x
Hardingham 1 149.25x
Hungerford 1 26.25x
Keswick 1 526.32x
Ketteringham 1 434.78x
Liverpool 1 0.37x
Longbenton 1 4.22x
Norton Subcourse 1 212.77x
Norwich St Lawrence 1 126.58x
Pendlebury 1 10.63x
St George Bloomsbury 1 4.64x
Stratford St Mary 1 153.85x
Twickenham 1 6.21x
Uxbridge 1 23.31x
Woolwich 1 2.11x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Tuttle surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 21
Elizabeth 18
Sarah 13
Ellen 11
Alice 7
Ann 7
Jane 7
Emma 6
Rose 6
Eliza 5
Emily 5
Caroline 4
Hannah 4
Harriett 4
Julia 4
Margaret 4
Martha 4
Rebecca 4
Anna 3
Anne 3
Annie 3
Maud 3
Amelia 2
Catherine 2
Florence 2
Gertrude 2
Janet 2
Louisa 2
Maria 2
Matilda 2
Agatha 1
Bessie 1
Clara 1
Clare 1
Elizebeth 1
Elizth.A. 1
Esther 1
Ethel 1
Fanny 1
Frances 1
Georgeanna 1
Georgiana 1
Joanna 1
Julie 1
June 1
Katia 1
Kezia 1
Laura 1
Lilly 1
Susan 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Tuttle surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 26
William 26
George 20
Henry 14
James 14
Robert 7
Charles 6
Edward 6
Samuel 6
Thomas 5
Walter 5
Arthur 4
Frederick 4
Ernest 3
Herbert 3
Albert 2
Benjamin 2
David 2
Joseph 2
Richard 2
Stephen 2
Wm. 2
D. 1
Daniel 1
Ebenezer 1
Edmund 1
F. 1
Francis 1
Franklin 1
Frederic 1
Fredk. 1
Guildford 1
Harry 1
Jacob 1
Job 1
Josiah 1
Lewis 1
Michael 1
Patrick 1
Reignald 1
Willie 1

FAQ

Tuttle surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tuttle surname in 1881?

In 1881, 388 people were recorded with the Tuttle surname. That placed it at #8,141 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tuttle surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 670 in 2016. That gives Tuttle a modern rank of #7,986.

What does the Tuttle surname mean?

Derived from a place name meaning "lookout hill," likely referring to someone who lived near such a location.

What does the Tuttle map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Tuttle 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.