Explore the Family Name Timpson
The meaning of Timpson
English (Northamptonshire): variant of Timson with intrusive -p-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Timpson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Timpson has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 21,776, which improved to 20,232 by 2010, showing a growth rate of 7.09%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,114 to 1,316, marking an 18.13% increase. Additionally, the proportion of people named Timpson per 100,000 increased by 9.76%, from 0.41 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,776 | #20,232 | 7.09% |
| Count | 1,114 | 1,316 | 18.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.45 | 9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Timpson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Timpson also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the largest group both years, although their percentage decreased slightly from 64.27% to 63.91%. The second most common ethnicity was Black, at 31.87% in 2000 and 31.53% in 2010. There were notable increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.35% to 2.05%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.00% to 0.46%). Those identifying as two or more races grew slightly from 1.62% to 1.67%. Meanwhile, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased significantly from 0.90% to 0.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.27% | 63.91% | -0.56% |
| Black | 31.87% | 31.53% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.05% | 51.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.67% | 3.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 0.38% | -57.78% |