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Tottle History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

Contemporary Notables Related Stories Citations

Tottle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The Tottle surname comes from the Old Norse personal name "þorkell," made up of the elements "þórr," or "Thor," name of the Scandinavian god of thunder and "ketill," meaning "a cauldron."

In northern England, the name came directly via Scandinavian settlers, whereas in the South this name arrived with the Normans. Alternatively, the name could have been derived from the Old English expression "tot-hyll" as in "dweller by the look-out hill." 1

"Many spots are so called in all parts of England. A hill with a good outlook against an enemy's approach." 2

Early Origins of the Tottle family

The surname Tottle was first found in either Toot Hill, Essex; or Tothill, Lincolnshire and Middlesex; or at Tootle Height, Lancashire. The earliest record of the name was Giolber de Totehille, who was listed as a Knight Templar in 1185. 1

The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list: Custance Totel in Cambridgeshire, 1273; and Roger Tothull in Oxfordshire. Later the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls list: Johannes de Totehill; Willelmus de Totehill; Johannes de Tutill; Agnes filius Thome de Totehil; and John de Totehill. 2

Early History of the Tottle family

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Tottle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Turtle, Tuttle, Tuttall, Tuttell, Tuthill, Tottle, Tottehull, Tootell, Tuthall, Tothill, Toothill, Toutehill and many more.

Early Notables of the Tottle family

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Migration of the Tottle family to Ireland

Some of the Tottle family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Tottle migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Tottle Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

William Tottle, (Totle), aged 18, who arrived in Virginia in 1623 aboard the ship "George"

Tottle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mary Tottle, aged 24, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Algeria" in 1823 3
George Tottle, aged 25, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Algeria" in 1823 3
Edwin Tottle, aged 6, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Algeria" in 1823 3
B. Tottle, aged 33 who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Virginia" in 1865 3
James Tottle, aged 24, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Malta" in 1866 3
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Tottle Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Morton P. Tottle, aged 23, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Umbria" in 1904 3
Jas Jasper Tottle, aged 23, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Baltic" in 1906 3

Tottle migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Tottle Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Ann Tottle, aged 16, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Ascendant" 4
Ann Tottle, aged 16, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "The Ascendant" in 1851 4

Tottle Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Rose F. Tottle, aged 34, who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Benalla" in 1924 5
Rose H. Tottle, aged 10, who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Benalla" in 1924 5
Gladys M. Tottle, aged 9, who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Benalla" in 1924 5
Phyllis. Tottle, aged 4, who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Benalla" in 1924 5
Gwen A. Tottle, aged 2, who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Benalla" in 1924 5
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Contemporary Notables of the name Tottle (post 1700) +

Professor Charles Ronald Tottle, Medical Engineering, Bath University
Douglas Tottle, trade union activist and the author
Charles Tottle, British Materials Scientist

Citations +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The ASCENDANT 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Ascendant.htm
National Archives of Australia Retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx