Explore the Family Name Timian
The meaning of Timian
German: variant of Thimian or Thymian, a metonymic occupational name for an herb and spice grocer, or perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived where wild thyme grew, from Latin thymus (German Thymian) ‘thyme’.
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How common is the last name Timian in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Timian has declined in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, the name ranked 66,676th in frequency with a count of 277, representing a proportion of 0.1 per 100k people. By 2010, it dropped to a rank of 78,821 with only 242 instances, or 0.08 per 100k people, marking a decrease of 18.21% in rank and 12.64% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #78,821 | -18.21% |
| Count | 277 | 242 | -12.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Timian
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Timian surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, accounting for 98.19% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 95.87% in 2010. There has been no recorded association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in both years. Notably, there was a small emergence of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 2.48% of those bearing the name Timian.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 95.87% | -2.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |