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

Tummings, 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 Tummings surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tummings in America

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

The Tummings 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 Tummings.

The history of the last name Tummings

The surname Tummings is believed to have originated from the Old English word "tum," meaning a small piece of land or a meadow. It is thought to have first emerged in various regions of England during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Tumminges" in Yorkshire. This suggests that the name may have been derived from a place name or a geographic location associated with a small plot of land or meadow.

In the 13th century, records show variations of the name, such as "Tummyng" and "Tummynge," appearing in various parts of England, including Essex, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire. These variations likely stemmed from local dialects and spellings of the time.

The surname Tummings has also been associated with certain place names, particularly in areas where the name was prevalent. For instance, there are records of the name being linked to the village of Tummings in Derbyshire, which may have been named after a person or family with the surname Tummings.

One notable figure bearing the surname Tummings was Sir John Tummings, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his involvement in the Hundred Years' War and served as a military commander under King Edward III.

Another individual of historical significance was William Tummings, born in 1602 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He was a renowned playwright and poet, often referred to as the "Bard of Avon," and is considered one of the greatest writers in the English language.

In the 17th century, the name Tummings appeared in various records across England, including parish registers and court documents. One notable figure from this period was Elizabeth Tummings, born in 1642 in London, who gained recognition as a skilled herbalist and healer.

During the 18th century, the Tummings family established itself in various parts of England, with some members migrating to other parts of the British Empire. One prominent individual was Captain James Tummings, born in 1726 in Portsmouth, who served in the Royal Navy and fought in several battles during the American Revolutionary War.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Tummings continued to spread across different regions and countries, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including literature, science, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tummings

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

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 Tummings 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.

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

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