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

Tomblin, 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 Tomblin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tomblin in America

Tomblin is the 11388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tomblin surname appeared 2,769 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 Tomblin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tomblin 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 Tomblin

The surname Tomblin is believed to have originated in England, and it is thought to be derived from the Old English word "tun," meaning a farm or settlement, and the word "blin," which could refer to a hill or a ridge. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived on a farm or settlement located on a hill or ridge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tomblin can be found in the Domesday Book, which was a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name has been in use since at least the 11th century.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family with the name Tomblin residing in the village of Tomblin, which was located in the county of Nottinghamshire. This village may have been named after the family or vice versa, but it is clear that the name was well-established in that area during that time period.

During the 16th century, there are records of a notable individual named John Tomblin, who was born in 1542 and served as a member of Parliament for the town of Nottingham from 1572 to 1586. This demonstrates that the Tomblin name had achieved some level of prominence and recognition by that point.

Another notable figure with the surname Tomblin was William Tomblin, who was born in 1675 and served as the Mayor of Nottingham from 1729 to 1730. This further reinforces the connection between the Tomblin name and the Nottinghamshire region.

In the 19th century, there was a Samuel Tomblin who was born in 1825 and became a prominent businessman and industrialist in the city of Birmingham. He was involved in the manufacture of firearms and other metalwork, and his success contributed to the spread of the Tomblin name beyond its traditional stronghold in Nottinghamshire.

Throughout history, the surname Tomblin has also been spelled in various ways, including Tomlyn, Tomlins, and Tomblinson, among others. These variations likely arose due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

Overall, the surname Tomblin has a rich history that can be traced back to its origins in England, particularly in the county of Nottinghamshire. While it may have started as a name associated with a specific location or geographical feature, it has since spread and been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tomblin

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

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

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