Explore the Family Name Tim
The meaning of Tim
1. German, Dutch, and English: variant of Timm. 2. Cambodian: written ទឹម, corresponding to the Khmer word meaning ‘to yoke animals’. 3. Chinese: possibly from Cantonese form of the Chinese name 添 (meaning ‘add’), a monosyllabic personal name or part of a disyllabic personal name of some early Chinese immigrants in the US. 4. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 覃, see Qin 3 and Tan 2. Some characteristic forenames: Cambodian Yoeum, Chheang, Noeun, Phoeun, Sambath, Soeun, Sokhom, Sombath, Sovann. Southeast Asian Lach, Mau, Sophal, Thong, Thy, Leng, Roeun.
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How common is the last name Tim in the United States?
The surname "Tim" experienced an increase in popularity over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 30,091 in terms of popularity and rose to rank 27,081 by 2010, reflecting a 10.0% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 735 to 894, marking a significant 21.63% rise. The proportion per 100k population similarly increased by 11.11%, from 0.27 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,091 | #27,081 | 10% |
| Count | 735 | 894 | 21.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.3 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tim
In regards to ethnicity, the data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Tim" between 2000 and 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation within this surname group saw an increase of 11.87%, moving from 45.99% to 51.45%. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races showed a notable decline of 66.76%. White representation saw a slight increase from 28.16% to 29.87%, while Hispanic and Black ethnicities decreased by 22.39% and 11.99% respectively. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained relatively stable, with a minor decrease of 1.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 45.99% | 51.45% | 11.87% |
| White | 28.16% | 29.87% | 6.07% |
| Black | 15.51% | 13.65% | -11.99% |
| Two or More Races | 7.07% | 2.35% | -66.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.01% | -22.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0.67% | -1.47% |