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

Tingle, 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 Tingle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tingle in America

Tingle is the 7103rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tingle surname appeared 4,712 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Tingle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tingle 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 Tingle

The surname Tingle has its origins in England and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "tyngan," which means "to burn" or "to sting." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with a fiery personality or a propensity for causing irritation or discomfort.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tingle can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex from 1230, where a William Tyngel is mentioned. This document is a record of financial transactions and accounts kept by the Exchequer, providing valuable insight into the names and occupations of individuals during that time.

The Tingle surname is also present in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a collection of records from the Hundred Courts of England. This document contains references to individuals named Tyngel, suggesting that the name was already well-established by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records with slight variations in spelling, such as Tyngyll and Tyngel. This was a common occurrence in medieval times, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

One notable individual bearing the Tingle surname was John Tingle, a merchant from London who lived in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in trade with the Netherlands and played a role in the export of English wool.

During the 16th century, the name Tingle can be found in various parish records and documents from different parts of England, including Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Gloucestershire. This suggests that the surname had spread across various regions by this time.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure with the Tingle surname was Robert Tingle, a clergyman and author who was born in 1627 in Gloucestershire. He wrote several religious works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.

Another notable bearer of the Tingle name was William Tingle, a military officer who served in the English Civil War during the mid-17th century. He fought on the Parliamentarian side and was involved in several battles against the Royalist forces.

In the 19th century, a distinguished individual with the Tingle surname was Sir Henry Tingle, a British architect who was born in 1819 in Liverpool. He designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, which is considered one of his greatest works.

The Tingle surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Tingle Bridge and Tingle Hill, both located in Lancashire. These place names may have originated from individuals bearing the Tingle surname who resided in or had a connection to those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tingle

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

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

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