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

Tin, 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 Tin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tin in America

Tin is the 22260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tin surname appeared 1,158 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 Tin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tin 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 Tin

The surname TIN is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tun," meaning a fenced enclosure or a homestead. This term later evolved into the modern English word "town," signifying a settlement or village.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname TIN can be found in various English historical documents, such as the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest. In these records, the name appeared in various spellings, including Ton, Toun, and Tun.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname TIN was Roger de Tun, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire in 1199. This document recorded financial transactions and tax payments made to the Crown during the reign of King Richard I.

Another notable figure bearing the surname TIN was John Tyn, a 14th-century English cleric and author. He was born in Hertfordshire around 1330 and is best known for his work "The Lay Folks' Catechism," which aimed to educate the laity in basic Christian doctrine.

In the 15th century, the surname TIN appeared in various place names across England, such as Tintwistle in Derbyshire and Tingrith in Bedfordshire. These place names likely derived from the Old English words "tun" and "gryht," meaning a fenced enclosure or homestead in a small valley or stream.

One prominent individual with the surname TIN was Sir Robert Tin, a 16th-century English merchant and member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers. He was born in 1530 and played a significant role in promoting trade between England and the Netherlands during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable bearer of the surname was James Tyn, an English composer and organist who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born around 1580 and served as the organist at various churches, including St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

In the 17th century, the surname TIN was also found in Scotland, as evidenced by the records of John Tin, a Scottish minister who served in the parish of Auchterless, Aberdeenshire, from 1644 to 1677.

Throughout its history, the surname TIN has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including clergymen, merchants, composers, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period, the name has endured and continues to be used in modern times, reflecting its rich heritage and connection to the English language and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tin

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

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

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