Explore the Family Name Timbers
The meaning of Timbers
English (Norfolk): variant of Timber, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Timbers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Timbers has slightly dipped in popularity since 2000. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,054th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 33,810th spot, a decrease of 2.29%. However, the total count of individuals with the Timbers surname increased by 3.06% from 653 in 2000 to 673 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined slightly by 4.17% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,054 | #33,810 | -2.29% |
| Count | 653 | 673 | 3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Timbers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Timbers has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, there is a record of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native which was not present in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races increased significantly by 58.75%. Slight decreases were observed among those reporting as White and Black, with the proportions dropping by 0.98% and 3.58% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the largest reduction, decreasing by 32.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.16% | 47.4% | -3.58% |
| White | 45.02% | 44.58% | -0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 3.37% | 5.35% | 58.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.04% | -32.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |