Tsulukidzes

The Tsulukidze family is a Georgian noble lineage with medieval origins in western Georgia. Historically part of the feudal aristocracy, the family held lands and exercised local authority in regions such as Imereti and Mingrelia. Through service to the Bagrationi monarchs, the Tsulukidzes established themselves as regional magnates and intermarried with other noble houses to secure influence.

From the late medieval to early modern era, members of the family served in local administration, military roles, and at court, aligning with various branches of the Georgian royal and princely elites. Their fortunes rose and fell with the shifting fortunes of the kingdoms of Georgia and later the kingdoms' relations with neighboring powers.

With Georgia's incorporation into the Russian Empire in the 19th century, the Tsulukidze family was registered among the imperial nobility. Some members were recognized as knyaz (princes) and others as lesser nobles, and they retained estates and participated in public life under the imperial system.

Notable figures bearing the surname include Ekvtime Tsulukidze, a prominent archaeologist, historian, and public figure who contributed to the preservation of Georgia's cultural heritage and the national awakening of the early 20th century. The family remains part of Georgia's historical aristocracy in genealogical records and in the cultural memory of the region.