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

Tinnon, 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 Tinnon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tinnon in America

Tinnon is the 43651st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tinnon surname appeared 494 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Tinnon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tinnon 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 Tinnon

The surname Tinnon has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tynne," which referred to a thin or lean person. Some genealogists suggest it may also be related to the Old English word "tun," meaning a farm or enclosure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tinnon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings ordered by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings such as Tinnun, Tynon, and Tynnen, indicating the spelling's evolution over time.

In the 13th century, records show a Richard Tinnon residing in Worcestershire, England. This early reference provides insight into the name's geographical spread and its use as a hereditary surname during that period.

During the 16th century, the name Tinnon appeared in the parish records of Shropshire, England. Notable individuals from this time include John Tinnon, born in 1542, and his son, William Tinnon, born in 1578. Both men were landowners and prominent figures in their local community.

The 17th century brought forth a notable figure named Robert Tinnon, born in 1624 in Oxfordshire, England. He was a respected scholar and author, known for his work on religious texts and philosophical writings.

In the 18th century, the name Tinnon gained recognition through the accomplishments of James Tinnon, born in 1712 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a successful merchant and philanthropist, contributing significantly to the development of his local community.

As the surname Tinnon spread across England, it also found its way to other parts of the British Isles and, eventually, to the colonies in North America. While the name may not have achieved widespread fame, it has maintained a rich history and cultural significance throughout its evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tinnon

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

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

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