TOOTLE
Tootle
Tootle is a British surname with roots in the Middle Ages. The name is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "totel," meaning to tilt or tumble. In medieval England, it is believed that the surname Tootle was used to describe someone who was clumsy or unsteady.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Tootle dates back to the 13th century in the county of Norfolk. Over the centuries, the name has spread across different regions of England, with prominent Tootle families emerging in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cheshire.
The Tootle family crest features a shield with a depiction of a tower, symbolising strength and protection. The crest is often accompanied by the motto "Constanter et Recte," which translates to "Resolutely and Rightly."
Today, the surname Tootle is relatively rare but continues to be present in various regions of the United Kingdom and beyond. It is often found among those with English ancestry, reflecting a connection to the rich history of medieval England.
There are approximately 348 people named Tootle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Tootle.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Barry
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- Gary
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
- Timothy
- William
Female
- Andrea
- Anne
- Beryl
- Christine
- Eileen
- Jane
- Janet
- Jean
- Joanne
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Susan
- Tracey
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