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

Tinney, 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 Tinney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tinney in America

Tinney is the 8488th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tinney surname appeared 3,884 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 Tinney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tinney 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 Tinney

The surname TINNEY finds its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tun", meaning a farmstead or village, combined with the suffix "-ey", indicating a place of origin. This suggests that the name likely originated from a specific location, possibly named Tinney or a similar spelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1275, which mentions a person named John de Tynne. This provides evidence of the name's existence and spelling variations during that period. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 include a reference to a place called "Tynneye" in Wiltshire, which may have been the source of the surname.

During the 14th century, the TINNEY surname appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the Feet of Fines for Oxfordshire in 1364, which mentions a William de Tynye. This document provides insight into the name's evolution and its association with specific regions within England.

In the 15th century, the surname TINNEY continued to appear in historical records. One notable example is John Tinney, a prominent figure from Gloucestershire, who lived during the latter half of the 15th century. He is mentioned in several local records and is believed to have been a landowner and influential member of the community.

The 16th century saw the name TINNEY gain further recognition, with several individuals bearing the surname achieving notable positions. One such person was William Tinney, born around 1520 in Wiltshire, who served as a member of the local gentry and held significant landholdings in the region.

Moving into the 17th century, the TINNEY surname continued to be represented in various parts of England. Edward Tinney, born in 1603 in Oxfordshire, was a renowned scholar and author, contributing to the fields of literature and philosophy during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the TINNEY surname was Thomas Tinney, born in 1712 in Gloucestershire. He was a successful merchant and businessman, known for his involvement in the textile trade and his philanthropic endeavors within the local community.

As the 19th century dawned, the TINNEY surname maintained its presence across England. One prominent individual was John Tinney, born in 1825 in Wiltshire, who served as a respected magistrate and played a significant role in local governance and administration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tinney

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

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

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