2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Timco
A surname derived from an English place name, likely indicating ancestral origins.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Timco. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Timco surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Timco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Timco, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Timco
The surname TIMCO has its origins in Central Europe, specifically in the region now known as Slovakia. The name is derived from the Old Slavic word "timak," which means "one who works with timber or wood." It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the 13th century, when surnames began to be adopted more widely in that part of Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TIMCO can be found in a document from the town of Presov, dated 1387. It refers to a man named Michal Timco, who was a carpenter by trade. This suggests that the surname was initially associated with the occupation of woodworking or forestry.
In the 15th century, the name TIMCO appeared in several village records in the region of Saris, which was then part of the Kingdom of Hungary. These records indicate that families bearing this surname were involved in various timber-related activities, such as logging, sawmilling, and the construction of wooden structures.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the TIMCO name spread to other parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as people migrated in search of employment or new opportunities. One notable figure from this period was Jan Timco (1567-1643), a skilled woodcarver who worked on several churches and monasteries in the city of Bratislava.
As the centuries passed, the TIMCO surname became more widespread, with bearers of the name pursuing diverse professions and contributing to various fields. One prominent individual was Andrej Timco (1796-1868), a Slovak writer and educator who played a significant role in promoting the use of the Slovak language in literature and education.
Another notable figure was Michal Timco (1886-1962), a Slovak painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works are considered an important part of the Slovak artistic heritage.
In the 20th century, the TIMCO surname continued to be found across various parts of Central and Eastern Europe, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, such as science, politics, and business.
While these examples provide a glimpse into the history and significance of the TIMCO surname, it is important to note that there may be other notable individuals or historical events associated with this name that are not covered here.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Timco
Among Census respondents with the surname Timco, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Timco bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Timco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Timco
Timco appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+10 bearers (+9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,150 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.5%) | Up 9,150 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Timco surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #145,757 | 5.9% |
| Count | 105 | 115 | 9.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Timco bearers went from 105 to 115 (+9.5% change). The surname moved up 9,150 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #145,757.
FAQ
Timco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Timco?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Timco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Timco?
Timco ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Timco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Timco.
Has Timco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Timco went from 105 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 10 (+9.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Timco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Timco, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Timco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Timco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.9%), Hispanic (4.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Timco (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Timco mean?
A surname derived from an English place name, likely indicating ancestral origins. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Timco (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Timco?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.