TOULMIN
Toulmin
Toulmin is a surname of English origin, believed to be derived from the Old French personal name "Tou(l)min," which in turn is thought to have originated from the Germanic name "Tudhelm," composed of the elements "tut," meaning people, and "helm," referring to protection. The surname is chiefly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire.
The Toulmin family history can be traced back to the early medieval period, with early records indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the County of Yorkshire. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the UK and beyond, with notable concentrations in places such as London.
Members of the Toulmin family have been involved in various professions and endeavours, including but not limited to agriculture, trade, and academia. The surname has thus contributed to the rich tapestry of British social and cultural history.
In contemporary times, individuals bearing the surname Toulmin can be found across various walks of life, maintaining the legacy of their ancestors. The genealogy and history of the Toulmin name continue to intrigue those interested in British surnames and their evolution over time.
There are approximately 185 people named Toulmin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Toulmin.
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
- Clifford
- Geoffrey
- George
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Timothy
- Trevor
- Tristan
Female
- Alice
- Ann
- Camilla
- Hilary
- Jacqueline
- Lilian
- Lisa
- Rachel
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Susan
- Tracy
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- Daelman
- Dahlman
- Dahlmann
- Daleman
- Dallemagne
- Dalliman
- Dallman
- Dallmann
- Dalmaine
- Dalman
- Dalmen
- Dalmon
- Daulman
- Dawlman
- Dealman
- Delamain
- Delamaine
- Delaman
- Delemain
- Delleman
- Dellman
- Dellmann
- Delmaine
- Delman
- Delmon
- Delomenie
- Dieleman
- Dillaman
- Dillman
- Dillmann
- Dilman
- Dlamini
- Doleman
- Dolemone
- Dollman
- Dollmann
- Dolman
- Dolmen
- Dolmon
- Doloman
- Doulman
- Dowlman
- Dulman
- Talamini
- Tallman
- Talman
- Talmon
- Taulman
- Teleman
- Tellman
- Tellmann
- Telman
- Tieleman
- Tillman
- Tillmann
- Tillmon
- Tilman
- Tilmann
- Toleman
- Tollman
- Tolman
- Tolmin
- Tolmon
- Toulin
- Toulman
- Toulmen
- Tulman
- Tylman
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