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

Topmiller, 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 Topmiller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Topmiller in America

Topmiller is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Topmiller surname appeared 166 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 Topmiller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Topmiller 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 Topmiller

The surname TOPMILLER is of English origin, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire, where the textile industry flourished. The name is thought to be an occupational surname, derived from the Old English words "top" and "miller," referring to a person who operated the uppermost mill in a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TOPMILLER name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire from the 13th century, where a certain John Topmiller is mentioned as a landowner. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from the 14th century, suggesting a strong presence in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, the TOPMILLER name is documented in the Parish Records of Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland, where a Thomas Topmiller is listed as a churchwarden in 1572. The name is also found in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Lancashire from 1674, indicating a continued association with the region.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the TOPMILLER family seems to have spread across England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in various counties, including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire. One notable TOPMILLER was John Topmiller (1665-1732), a prominent merchant and landowner in Lincolnshire, whose family owned the manor of Tathwell.

In the 19th century, the TOPMILLER name gained further recognition with the birth of William Topmiller (1811-1878), a successful industrialist from Yorkshire who owned several textile mills in the region. His son, Henry Topmiller (1842-1910), continued the family's legacy in the textile industry and was known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting local schools and charities.

Another significant figure bearing the TOPMILLER name was Mary Topmiller (1860-1942), a pioneering educator and feminist from Lancashire. She was one of the first women to be appointed as a headmistress in the county and was actively involved in the women's suffrage movement.

While the TOPMILLER name has its roots in northern England, it has since spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with individuals bearing the surname found in various countries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Topmiller

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

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

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