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

Tamblyn, 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 Tamblyn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamblyn in America

Tamblyn is the 35582nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamblyn surname appeared 632 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 Tamblyn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tamblyn 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 Tamblyn

The surname Tamblyn originated in Cornwall, England, and it is believed to have derived from the Cornish place name "Tamblyn" or "Tammelyn," which translates to "the homestead in the deep valley." This name is believed to have been in use as early as the 13th century.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Tamblyn can be found in the "Assize Rolls of Cornwall" from 1284, where a person named Roger de Tamblyn was mentioned. Additionally, the "Feet of Fines of Cornwall" from 1327 references a John de Tamblyn.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Tamlyn," "Tamelyn," and "Tamblyn." One notable figure from this period was John Tamblyn, who was born in 1530 and served as the Mayor of Bodmin, Cornwall, in 1573.

In the 17th century, the name continued to be prevalent in Cornwall, with several individuals bearing the surname appearing in parish records. One such individual was William Tamblyn, born in 1642, who was a prominent landowner in the area.

The 18th century saw the name spreading beyond Cornwall, with some Tamblyns migrating to other parts of England and even to the American colonies. An example is Thomas Tamblyn, born in 1725, who was a merchant and landowner in Virginia.

Moving into the 19th century, the Tamblyn surname was well-established in Cornwall and beyond. Notable individuals from this period include Sir Lewis Tamblyn (1809-1892), a British naval officer and explorer, and Reuben Tamblyn (1841-1917), a Cornish poet and writer.

Throughout history, the Tamblyn name has been associated with various professions, including landowners, merchants, poets, and military figures. While the name originated in Cornwall, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamblyn

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

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 Tamblyn 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 Tamblyn 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 Tamblyn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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