Tillotson

Tillotson Meaning & Origin

About Tillotson
The surname Tillotson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Til(l)ot," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Tielo." The name "Tielo" is believed to have originated from the Old Norse name "Þjóðhildr," meaning "people's battle." Over time, the name evolved to Tillotson, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who were known by this name, indicating their connection to the given name and its meaning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Tillotson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Tillotson: 4,149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,972
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tillotson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Tillotson is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLTSN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0403205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IH1 L AH0 T S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɪlətsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLTSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tillotson in Braille

Here's how to represent Tillotson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Tillotson in braille

How to sign the name Tillotson using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Tillotson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tillotson in sign language

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