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

Timlin, 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 Timlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Timlin in America

Timlin is the 23576th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Timlin surname appeared 1,077 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 Timlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Timlin 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 Timlin

The surname Timlin finds its origins in Ireland, emerging in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Irish Gaelic word "timcheall," which translates to "around" or "circuit." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a circular enclosure or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Timlin appears in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century. The entry mentions a "Timlin O'Donnell" who was a member of the O'Donnell clan, a prominent family in County Donegal.

The Timlin surname was particularly concentrated in the northern counties of Ireland, such as Antrim, Derry, and Tyrone. However, it also had a presence in other parts of the country, including County Cork.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Thomas Timlin (1633-1704) was a Protestant minister and author who served as the Dean of Ardagh in County Longford. His works included religious treatises and sermons.

During the 18th century, the name Timlin appeared in various records, including parish registers and land deeds. One example is John Timlin (1725-1795), a landowner from County Tyrone, whose estate was mentioned in the Griffith's Valuation, a 19th-century survey of property values in Ireland.

In the 19th century, the Timlin surname gained recognition through the achievements of individuals like William Timlin (1810-1886), a successful businessman and philanthropist from County Antrim. He made substantial donations to educational institutions and charitable organizations.

Another notable figure was Patrick Timlin (1842-1921), a Irish-American Catholic priest who served as the Bishop of Scranton, Pennsylvania. He played a significant role in the growth of the Catholic Church in northeastern Pennsylvania.

As the Irish diaspora spread worldwide, the Timlin surname traveled to various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Gaelic traditions of Ireland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Timlin

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

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

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