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

Tyms, 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 Tyms surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tyms in America

Tyms is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tyms surname appeared 176 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 Tyms.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tyms 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 Tyms

The surname "TYMS" is of English origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "timan," which means "to build" or "to construct." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as builders or masons.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of landowners and settlements in England, there are several entries that may be related to the surname "TYMS." For instance, the name "Tima" appears in the records for Berkshire, and "Timme" is listed in the records for Norfolk. These entries could potentially be early variations of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "TYMS" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex from 1197, where a person named "William Tymme" is mentioned. This suggests that the surname had already been established by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name "TYMS" appeared in various records, including the Curia Regis Rolls of Buckinghamshire from 1221, where a "Robert Tyme" is listed. Additionally, the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1275 mentions a "John Tyme."

During the 14th century, the surname "TYMS" continued to appear in various records. For example, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 include a "William Tyme," while the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379 list a "Johannes Tyme."

One notable individual with the surname "TYMS" was Richard Tymes, who was born in the late 15th century and served as the Abbot of Waltham Abbey in Essex from 1513 until his death in 1542.

Another prominent figure with this surname was John Tymbs (1787-1857), an English author and antiquarian who published several works on local history and topography, including "Wiltshire Rhymes" and "The Family Topographer."

In the 17th century, the surname "TYMS" appeared in various parish records and court documents. For instance, the Parish Registers of Hertfordshire from 1628 mention a "John Tymmes," while the Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills from 1662 include a "Thomas Tymes."

Over the centuries, the surname "TYMS" has also been associated with several place names in England. For example, the village of Timberlake in Gloucestershire was formerly known as "Tymes' lake," and the hamlet of Tymmore in Shropshire may have derived its name from the surname.

Throughout history, the surname "TYMS" has been recorded with various spellings, such as "Tyme," "Tymme," "Tymes," "Tymmes," and "Tymbs." These variations reflect the evolving nature of spelling conventions and regional dialects in England over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tyms

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

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

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