Tilghman Family Crest & Name History

Not every Tilghman is related, but the name itself grew out of Tillman. The name is usually explained as “Tile / earth worker”.

Tilghman and Tillman

Tilghman is listed among the recognised spellings of Tillman. You may also find the name written Tilman and Tillmann.

How common is Tilghman?

2,810 Americans were listed as Tilghman in the 2010 census. It sits among the 25,000 most common last names in the country.

Heraldry and the Tilghman name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Tillman surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Tilghman family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.