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

Time, 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 Time surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Time in America

Time is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Time surname appeared 124 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 Time.

The history of the last name Time

The surname "Time" is believed to have originated in England during the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "tima," meaning "time" or "season." This name was initially used as a descriptive surname, likely referring to someone who was particularly punctual or had a strong sense of timing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Time" can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a Thomas le Tyme is mentioned. This record suggests that the name had already been established by that time, and its spelling had started to evolve.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Tyme," "Tymme," and "Tymmes," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that period. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 list a John Tymme from Warwickshire, while the Poll Tax returns of 1379 mention a William Tymmes from Yorkshire.

The surname "Time" has also been linked to several place names, such as Timsbury in Somerset and Tymewell in Northamptonshire. These locations may have influenced the adoption of the name by families living in or near those areas.

Notable individuals with the surname "Time" throughout history include:

1. John Time (c. 1540-1605), an English clergyman and writer who served as the Archdeacon of Chester.
2. Samuel Time (1618-1675), an English nonconformist minister and author known for his religious writings.
3. William Time (1670-1738), a British explorer and cartographer who surveyed and mapped parts of the Caribbean islands.
4. Mary Time (1728-1805), a Scottish poet and essayist whose works focused on nature and spirituality.
5. Edward Time (1820-1892), a British industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Time Textile Mills in Manchester.

While the surname "Time" is not among the most common surnames today, it has a rich history rooted in the English language and dating back to the medieval era. Its origins and variations reflect the cultural and linguistic changes that have shaped English surnames over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Time

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

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 Time 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.

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

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