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

Tumlin, 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 Tumlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tumlin in America

Tumlin is the 22000th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tumlin surname appeared 1,179 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 Tumlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tumlin 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 Tumlin

The surname TUMLIN has its origins in England, first appearing in historical records around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "tun" meaning an enclosure or homestead, and "lin" referring to a pool or stream. This suggests the name may have originated as a place name, possibly referring to a settlement near a body of water.

One of the earliest known mentions of the TUMLIN surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a William de Tumlin is recorded as a landowner. The name also appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of landowners in England, indicating the TUMLIN family had established themselves across various regions by that time.

In the 14th century, the TUMLIN surname is found in the Court Rolls of Worcestershire, where a John Tumlyn is mentioned in 1327. This variation in spelling, with the addition of the letter "y", was not uncommon during that period as standardized spellings were not yet established.

One notable figure bearing the TUMLIN name was Sir William Tumlin, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War. His bravery on the battlefield was acknowledged, and he received land grants from King Henry V as a reward for his service.

During the Tudor period, the TUMLIN family enjoyed some prominence, with Richard Tumlin (1520-1585) serving as a member of the Privy Council under Queen Elizabeth I. His son, Edward Tumlin (1550-1618), was a noted scholar and author who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the TUMLIN surname can be found in the parish records of Gloucestershire, where several members of the family were prominent landowners and farmers. One such individual was John Tumlin (1652-1728), who left a detailed diary that provides valuable insights into the daily life and customs of the era.

As the centuries progressed, the TUMLIN name continued to be associated with various professions and walks of life, including clergymen, merchants, and military officers. Notable individuals include Captain Thomas Tumlin (1785-1857), who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, and Reverend Edward Tumlin (1810-1892), a respected scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious philosophy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tumlin

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

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

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