2000
#9,302
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,221
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.19
Rare Last name
Tincher
An English occupational surname for a mender or repairer, derived from the Old English word "tynecere" meaning "tinker."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,742 Americans carry the last name Tincher. That puts it at #9,529 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 91,597 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tincher surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.7K
1 in 91,597
Census rank
#9,529
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,263 bearers of the surname Tincher in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9529th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tincher, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tincher
Among Census respondents with the surname Tincher, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Tincher bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tincher surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 3,043
- Two or more races3.3% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 57
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 27
- Black or African American0.5% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tincher
Tincher appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#9,161
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,563
+342 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 1.21
Rank movement Up 141 places
2020
#9,529
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,263
-300 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 1.09
Rank movement Down 368 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,302 | 3,221 | 1.19 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,161 | 3,563 | 1.21 | +342 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 141 places |
| 2020 | #9,529 | 3,263 | 1.09 | -300 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 368 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tincher surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,161 | #9,529 | -4.0% |
| Count | 3,563 | 3,263 | -8.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.21 | 1.09 | -9.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tincher bearers went from 3,563 to 3,263 (-8.4% change). The surname moved down 368 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,161 to #9,529.
FAQ
Tincher surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tincher?
Name Census estimates that about 3,742 living Americans carry the surname Tincher. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 91,597 residents.
How common is Tincher?
Tincher ranks #9,529 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,263 people with the surname Tincher. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,742), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Tincher.
Has Tincher become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tincher went from 3,563 recorded bearers to 3,263. That is a decrease of 300 (-8.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,161 to #9,529.
What does the Census say about the background of Tincher?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tincher, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tincher in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (3,043 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tincher appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Hispanic (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tincher (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tincher mean?
An English occupational surname for a mender or repairer, derived from the Old English word "tynecere" meaning "tinker." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tincher (1.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Tincher?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Tincher, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.