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

Tamlin, 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 Tamlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tamlin in America

Tamlin is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tamlin surname appeared 159 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 Tamlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tamlin 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 Tamlin

The surname Tamlin is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Tomlin," a diminutive form of the name "Thomas." This surname would have originally been used to identify someone as the son of Tomlin or a variation of that name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tamlin surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where it appears as "Tomelyn." The Hundred Rolls were administrative records maintained by the English government during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the name is documented in various forms, including "Tomelyn," "Tomelyne," and "Tomelyn de Weston." The latter entry suggests that the surname may have been associated with the place name Weston, which could indicate a specific location where the family resided or originated.

During the 15th century, the surname appeared in various records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1459, where it was spelled "Tomlyn." This variation in spelling was common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

Notable individuals throughout history with the surname Tamlin include John Tamlin (c. 1450-1520), a prominent merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire, England. Another notable figure was William Tamlin (1592-1658), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Tredington in Worcestershire.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish registers and court records, such as the Hearth Tax Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1665, where it is listed as "Tomelyns." This record suggests that the family may have had connections to the county of Oxfordshire during this period.

Moving into the 18th century, the surname is found in the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a child named Mary Tamlin was baptized in 1732. This entry demonstrates the continued use of the surname in various parts of England.

During the 19th century, the name can be found in various census records and birth registers. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Tamlin (1804-1878), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Manchester, England, who made significant contributions to the local community.

Throughout its history, the surname Tamlin has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, with variations in spelling and associations with specific locations. While the name has evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the Old English personal name "Tomlin," reflecting the historical significance and enduring legacy of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tamlin

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

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

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