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

Tint, 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 Tint surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tint in America

Tint is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tint surname appeared 193 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 Tint.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tint 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 Tint

The surname TINT is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "tint," which referred to a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived near or on a small hill.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname TINT was John Tint, who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire in 1273. These rolls were a survey of landholdings and property ownership conducted in the reign of King Edward I. The presence of the name in these records indicates that the TINT surname had already become established in England by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname TINT appeared in various spellings, such as Tynt, Tyntte, and Tynte, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling that were common in medieval times. For instance, a William Tynt was recorded in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1317.

The TINT surname may also have been associated with certain place names, particularly those derived from the Old English word "tint." For example, the village of Tint in Worcestershire, England, may have given rise to the surname in some cases.

One notable bearer of the TINT surname was Sir Robert Tint (c. 1480 - 1556), a prominent English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1536. Another historical figure with this surname was William Tint (1568 - 1636), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the TINT surname spread across England, and variations such as Tinte and Tynter emerged. In the late 17th century, a Thomas Tint (1663 - 1734) was a respected lawyer and judge in Lincolnshire.

In the 18th century, the TINT surname found its way to other parts of the British Isles, with records showing individuals bearing this name in Scotland and Ireland. For instance, James Tint (1721 - 1789) was a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a role in the development of the city of Glasgow.

As the centuries passed, the TINT surname continued to be represented in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. One notable figure was the English painter and engraver, Richard Tint (1794 - 1867), whose works captured landscapes and scenes from rural life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tint

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

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

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