Tulloch

Tulloch is a Scottish surname of territorial origin, derived from the Gaelic word 'tulach', meaning 'hill' or 'mound'. It indicates that the original bearer of the name lived on or near a prominent hill. The name is associated with several places in Scotland, particularly in Aberdeenshire and Ross-shire, where various Tulloch families held lands.

The surname has been present in Scotland since at least the 13th century. Over time, like many Scottish surnames, it began to be used as a given name, though this usage is much less common than its use as a surname. Its adoption as a first name typically reflects a family's pride in their ancestral heritage or a desire to honor a family surname.