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

Timley, 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 Timley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Timley in America

Timley is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Timley surname appeared 116 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 Timley.

The history of the last name Timley

The surname Timley has its origins in England, and it can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "timlic," which means "temporal" or "temporary." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived or worked in a temporary or transient manner.

The earliest known record of the name Timley appears in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from the year 1273, where it is listed as "Tymelye." This document was a survey of landholders in England, and it provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames during that time.

In the 14th century, records show variations of the name spelling, including "Tymely" and "Tymly." These variations were likely due to the lack of standardized spelling and the influence of regional dialects.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Timley surname was John Tymly, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire in 1332. The Pipe Rolls were financial records maintained by the Exchequer, and they provide insights into the economic and social aspects of medieval England.

During the 15th century, the name Timley was also found in Essex, where records show a William Tymly being granted land in the village of Chigwell in 1467. This suggests that the name had spread across different regions of England by this time.

In the 16th century, the Timley surname had a notable bearer in the form of Robert Tymley, a merchant who was born in Bristol around 1520. He was involved in the international trade of wool and cloth, and his business dealings took him to various parts of Europe.

Another significant figure bearing the Timley surname was Thomas Tymley, who was born in Warwickshire in 1632. He was a prominent Puritan clergyman and author, known for his works on religious and theological subjects.

During the 17th century, the Timley name was also found in Yorkshire, where records show a family of that name residing in the village of Ripon. One member of this family, John Timley, was a local landowner and farmer who lived from 1645 to 1712.

In the 18th century, the Timley surname continued to be present in various parts of England. One notable bearer was William Timley, a clockmaker from London who was born in 1734 and became renowned for his intricate and beautifully crafted timepieces.

As the centuries progressed, the Timley surname continued to be found across different regions of England, with various individuals bearing the name making their mark in various fields, from agriculture and trade to religion and craftsmanship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Timley

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

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

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