Tuffin

Tuffin is a British surname that has ancient origins dating back to the medieval period. The surname Tuffin is of occupational origin, derived from the Old French word "Tufe" or "Tuffe," meaning a tuft or cluster of fur or wool. It was used as a nickname for a furrier or someone who worked with wool.

The Tuffin surname is primarily found in the southern counties of England, with notable concentrations in areas such as Hampshire, Sussex, and Kent. Over the centuries, families bearing the surname Tuffin have spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants found in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.

Variant spellings of the surname Tuffin include Tuffen, Tuffan, and Tuffain. The name may also have undergone changes due to dialectal variations and anglicization.

Individuals with the Tuffin surname have made contributions to various fields, including literature, academia, and the arts. The name Tuffin has also been borne by notable figures in history, adding to the rich tapestry of the family's legacy.

Today, the surname Tuffin remains a distinctive and venerable part of British surnames, with many individuals proud to bear this ancient name and honour its heritage.

There are approximately 1,047 people named Tuffin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,113th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Tuffin.

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

  • Christopher
  • Daniel
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Alison
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Elaine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emily
  • Jacqueline
  • Kim
  • Margaret
  • Melissa
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Wendy

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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