Tull (surname)

The surname Tull is of multiple possible origins, including:

• English: A topographic name for someone who lived by a prominent mound or hill, derived from the Old English tōl, meaning "hill, mound." It may also be a habitational name from a place named with this word.

• Scottish: A habitational name from the lands of Tullibardine in Perthshire, Scotland. The place name itself is of Pictish origin, with elements possibly meaning "knoll" or "hill" combined with "bright" or "shining."

• German: A shortened form of a personal name such as Dietrich or a topographic name referring to a small valley or depression.

The surname Tull is found in various English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Variations of the spelling may exist.

Notable people with the surname Tull include:

• Jethro Tull (1674-1741), English agricultural pioneer and inventor.
• Those associated with the rock band Jethro Tull, named after the aforementioned agriculturalist.