About Tutu
The surname Tutu is of African origin and is commonly found among the Xhosa people of South Africa. It is derived from the Xhosa word "ntutu," which means "calm" or "cool." The name Tutu is often associated with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who played a significant role in promoting peace and justice in the country.
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The surname Tutu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tutu 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 Tutu is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tutu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tutu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.