Explore the Family Name Timp
The meaning of Timp
Dutch and German (Kleve): from timp ‘point’, most probably a topographic name for someone living by a field called Timp because of its pointed shape, or possibly a nickname for someone who wore a pointed cap.
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How common is the last name Timp in the United States?
According to Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Timp" had a noticeable change in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 68,782 in 2000 to 68,122 in 2010, indicating an increase in popularity by 0.96%. The count of individuals with the 'Timp' surname also showed an increase, growing from 267 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, which represents an increase of 8.24%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was no significant change, remaining steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #68,122 | 0.96% |
| Count | 267 | 289 | 8.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Timp
When looking at the ethnicity of individuals carrying the "Timp" surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 95.13% to 95.85%. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black ethnicity in either year for this surname. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation dropped from 1.87% in 2000 to none in 2010, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged in 2010 with a representation of 1.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.13% | 95.85% | 0.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |