The surname Tillman is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "tilman, " meaning husbandman, or farm laborer. Initially, it referred to someone who tilled the soil, but it also evolved to include tile-makers and roofers. Over time, the name has been Americanized from German and Danish variants like Tillmann. Tillman is a relatively common surname in the United States, ranked 792nd, but it has seen a decrease in its rank from 110th to 139th between 2000 and 2010, indicating that while the number of individuals with the surname has increased, its relative popularity compared to other surnames has declined. It has become a common name in the United States, particularly in regions like Texas, and Georgia.
