TUFTS
Tufts
Tufts is a surname of British origin with noble roots. The earliest records of this surname can be traced back to medieval England, where it was commonly found in the counties of Sussex and Surrey. The name Tufts is believed to have derived from the Old French word "tofe" or "touffe", meaning a clump or tuft of grass.
One prominent family bearing the surname Tufts is the Tufts family of Hotham in Yorkshire. This family played a significant role in local governance and land ownership in the region during the Middle Ages. Over the centuries, the Tufts family established themselves as respected members of the gentry, with notable contributions to their community.
The Tufts surname has continued to be passed down through generations, with branches of the family spreading to different parts of the United Kingdom and overseas. Today, individuals with the surname Tufts can be found across Britain and in various countries around the world.
The Tufts surname carries with it a sense of history and heritage, reflecting the enduring legacy of a family with deep roots in British society.
There are approximately 154 people named Tufts in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Tufts.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Albert
- Brian
- Carl
- Charles
- Gerald
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- William
Female
- Amy
- Cindy
- Elizabeth
- Ethel
- Hannah
- Janice
- Jean
- Karen
- Lucy
- Maria
- Rachel
- Sarah