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

Tinnin, 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 Tinnin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tinnin in America

Tinnin is the 16327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tinnin surname appeared 1,765 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 Tinnin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tinnin 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 Tinnin

The surname Tinnin is believed to have originated from the English counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English term "tinnan" or "tindene," referring to an enclosure or a hedged area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1297, where a certain Robert de Tynden is mentioned. This spelling variation indicates the name's connection to a specific place or location.

In the 14th century, the Tinnin surname appeared in various historical documents, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, dated 1348. Here, the name is spelled as "Tyndene," further solidifying its locational origins.

During the 16th century, the surname Tinnin was associated with several notable individuals. One prominent figure was John Tindall, a Protestant martyr born around 1515 in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. He was arrested and executed for his religious beliefs in 1555.

Another significant bearer of the Tinnin surname was Sir Humphrey Tindall (1548-1614), a wealthy English merchant and philanthropist from Great Walsingham, Norfolk. He made substantial donations to establish grammar schools and almshouses in his hometown.

In the 17th century, the Tinnin name was recorded in various parish registers across England. For instance, in 1635, the baptism of Henry Tindall was recorded in the parish of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Tinnin gained recognition through individuals like Matthew Tindal (1657-1733), an English philosopher and writer known for his controversial work "Christianity as Old as the Creation." His writings sparked debates on the relationship between reason and revelation.

Another notable figure from this period was Sir Nicholas Tindal (1687-1774), a British naval officer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for various constituencies, including Devizes and New Romney.

As the surname spread across different regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Tindall, Tyndale, and Tyndall. These variants were often influenced by local dialects and scribal interpretations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tinnin

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

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

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