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

Tummins, 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 Tummins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tummins in America

Tummins is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tummins surname appeared 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 Tummins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tummins 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 Tummins

The surname TUMMINS is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "tume" or "tuma," meaning a piece of land or plot. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to someone who lived near a specific plot of land or a small village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TUMMINS can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. In this historical document, the name appears as "Tuminus," likely referring to an individual or family residing near a plot of land or settlement.

During the Middle Ages, the TUMMINS surname was predominantly found in the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire in the West Midlands region of England. The name was often associated with rural areas and small villages, reflecting its origins as a locational surname.

In the 16th century, records show the TUMMINS surname being spelled in various ways, such as "Tummyns," "Tummyngs," and "Tummings." These variations were common during that era due to inconsistencies in spelling and the lack of standardized rules for writing surnames.

One notable individual with the surname TUMMINS was John Tummins (1598-1666), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Stockton-on-Tees in County Durham. He was known for his religious writings and sermons during the turbulent times of the English Civil War.

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Tummins (1620-1685), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Ludlow in Shropshire. He was involved in legal disputes during the reign of King Charles II and was briefly imprisoned for his political activities.

In the 18th century, the TUMMINS surname was found among the landed gentry and affluent families in various parts of England. One example is William Tummins (1735-1812), a wealthy landowner and businessman from Warwickshire, who was known for his philanthropic endeavors and support of local charities.

During the 19th century, the TUMMINS surname spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, as families migrated and sought opportunities in different regions. One notable figure was Joseph Tummins (1818-1896), a Welsh architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in Cardiff and the surrounding areas.

Another prominent individual was John Tummins (1856-1928), an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. He was a talented all-rounder and is remembered for his contributions to the sport during the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tummins

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

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

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