About Tufnell
The surname Tufnell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "tufa" meaning "tough" or "strong" and "hyll" meaning "hill." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Tufnell can be interpreted as "one who lives on or near a tough or strong hill." It is likely that the name originally referred to a person who resided in a location with a prominent or challenging hill.
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The surname Tufnell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tufnell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tufnell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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