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

Tatmon, 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 Tatmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tatmon in America

Tatmon is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tatmon surname appeared 129 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 Tatmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tatmon 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 Tatmon

The surname TATMON has its origins in England, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "tæt," meaning "tattered" or "ragged," and the suffix "-mon," indicating a person or individual. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who wore tattered or ragged clothing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TATMON surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a certain John Tatmon was mentioned in 1587. This provides evidence of the name's existence during the Elizabethan era.

In the 17th century, the TATMON surname appeared in various historical documents, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662, which listed a Thomas Tatmon as a householder in the village of Boxford, Suffolk. This record suggests that the family had established itself in the region and may have been involved in agricultural or rural pursuits.

During the 18th century, the TATMON surname gained prominence in the county of Norfolk, where several individuals bearing the name were noted for their contributions to local communities. One such figure was William Tatmon (1725-1801), a respected landowner and philanthropist who founded a charity school in the village of Hingham.

As the Industrial Revolution swept across Britain in the 19th century, some members of the TATMON family migrated to urban centers in search of employment opportunities. Records from this period indicate that a John Tatmon (1809-1878) worked as a skilled weaver in the textile mills of Manchester.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Tatmon (1842-1912), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Bristol. Her efforts helped pave the way for greater educational opportunities for women in the Victorian era.

The TATMON surname also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration. For instance, James Tatmon (1830-1904) was a successful businessman who settled in the city of Melbourne, Australia, where he became a prominent member of the local community and served as a city councilor.

Throughout its history, the TATMON surname has been associated with various occupations and pursuits, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who have borne this name over the centuries. While its origins may have been humble, the TATMON surname has left an enduring mark on the communities and regions where its bearers have lived and worked.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tatmon

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

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

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