Find out how popular the last name Tamber is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Tamber.

Tamber, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Tamber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamber in America

Tamber is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamber surname appeared 148 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Tamber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tamber to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Tamber

The surname "Tamber" has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "timbr," which means "timber" or "wood." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter, woodcutter, or a person living near a wooded area.

Historical records indicate that the name "Tamber" first appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a person named "Tumberus," which is likely an early spelling variation of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Tamber" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1201, where a person named "Willelmus Timbr" is mentioned. This spelling variation further supports the connection to the Old English word "timbr."

In the 13th century, records show a "Robertus Tymber" residing in the county of Oxfordshire, indicating the name's presence in different regions of England during that time period. Place names like "Timberhurst" and "Timberlake" also emerged, potentially influencing the spelling and pronunciation of the surname.

Notable historical figures with the surname "Tamber" include:

1. John Tamber (c. 1520 - 1589), an English merchant and Member of Parliament from Bristol.
2. William Tamber (1612 - 1677), a prominent English lawyer and legal scholar who wrote several treatises on property law.
3. Elizabeth Tamber (1685 - 1758), a renowned English botanist and naturalist who contributed significantly to the study of plant life in the 18th century.
4. Thomas Tamber (1745 - 1818), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.
5. Margaret Tamber (1820 - 1894), a philanthropist and social reformer known for her work in improving living conditions for the working class in Victorian England.

Throughout its history, the surname "Tamber" has undergone various spelling variations, including "Timber," "Tymber," "Tymbre," and "Tymbury," further reflecting its connection to the Old English word "timbr" and the occupation or location associated with it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamber

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Tamber.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Tamber was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Tamber has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Tamber was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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