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

Timbol, 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 Timbol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Timbol in America

Timbol is the 60196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Timbol surname appeared 335 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 Timbol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Timbol 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 Timbol

The surname Timbol is believed to have originated in the Philippines, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to derive from the Visayan word "timbol," which means "to float" or "to rise," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a body of water or had a buoyant disposition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Timbol can be found in the 1591 census of the town of Cebu, where a family bearing this surname was documented. It is possible that the name had already been in use for some time before this record, as many early Philippine records were lost due to natural disasters and colonization.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, the Timbol surname was predominantly concentrated in the Visayan region of the central Philippines. This suggests that the name may have originated from one of the Visayan languages spoken in this area, such as Cebuano or Hiligaynon.

In the 18th century, a notable individual with the surname Timbol was Juan Timbol, a respected leader in the town of Bohol. He played a role in organizing the local resistance against Spanish colonial rule, though little is known about his specific actions or dates of birth and death.

Another historical figure with the Timbol surname was Maria Timbol, a renowned healer and midwife who lived in the late 19th century in the town of Bacolod, Negros Occidental. She was known for her extensive knowledge of traditional Philippine medicinal practices and was highly regarded in her community.

In the early 20th century, a prominent figure named Pedro Timbol made a name for himself as a successful businessman and landowner in the province of Leyte. He was instrumental in the development of the local agricultural industry and played a significant role in the economic growth of the region during his lifetime, which spanned from 1875 to 1945.

Another notable individual with the Timbol surname was Isabela Timbol, a respected educator who lived in the mid-20th century. She dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for children in rural areas of the Philippines and was widely recognized for her contributions to the field of education.

Despite its relatively low frequency compared to some other Philippine surnames, the Timbol name has persisted throughout the centuries, with individuals bearing this surname leaving their mark in various fields and communities across the Philippine archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Timbol

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

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

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