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

Tincher, 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 Tincher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tincher in America

Tincher is the 9161st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tincher surname appeared 3,563 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tincher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tincher 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 Tincher

The surname Tincher is of English origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "tincere," which means a tinker or a mender of pots and pans. This occupation was highly regarded in medieval times, as tinkers would travel from village to village, repairing household items and spreading news and gossip.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tincher can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, dating back to 1327. In this document, a certain John le Tyncher is mentioned, indicating that the name was already in use by that time. Another early reference is found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a William Tyncher is listed in 1379.

During the 16th century, the name Tincher began to spread across different regions of England. In 1524, a Thomas Tyncher is recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire, while a John Tyncher is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1572. The variation in spelling, such as Tyncher and Tincher, was common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable individual bearing the name Tincher was Thomas Tincher, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the 17th century. He was born in 1624 in the village of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and became a successful businessman, trading in ceramics and pottery. Thomas Tincher played a significant role in the development of the local pottery industry and left a lasting legacy in the region.

Another notable figure was Sir John Tincher (1654-1721), an English politician and landowner from Lincolnshire. He served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Grantham and was known for his involvement in local affairs and his philanthropic endeavors.

In the 18th century, a famous bearer of the name Tincher was James Tincher (1712-1789), a renowned clockmaker from London. His intricate and beautifully crafted timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic classes of the time.

Additionally, the Tincher family had a strong presence in the county of Derbyshire, where they owned land and estates. One notable member of this branch was William Tincher (1746-1821), a respected landowner and justice of the peace who played a significant role in the local community.

Throughout its history, the surname Tincher has been associated with various occupations, trades, and social classes, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tincher

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

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

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