Explore the Family Name Timson
The meaning of Timson
English (Leicestershire): 1. patronymic from the Middle English personal name Timme + -son ‘son of Timme’. See Timm. 2. occasionally perhaps a variant of Stimpson with loss of initial S-.
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How common is the last name Timson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Timson' experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,908 in terms of frequency but dropped to 45,189 by 2010, a decline of 10.46%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 503 to 474, marking a 5.77% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of the name 'Timson' per 100,000 people decreased by 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #45,189 | -10.46% |
| Count | 503 | 474 | -5.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Timson
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010 for individuals carrying the surname 'Timson'. Individuals identifying as White represented the largest group both years, though their proportion slightly decreased from 90.66% to 89.24%. The percentage of those identifying as Black also declined, dropping from 3.78% to 2.53%, a substantial 33.07% change. However, there was an increase in individuals reporting two or more races - from 3.38% to 4.43%, indicating an upward trend of 31.07%. It's significant to note that there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, compared to 1.19% in 2000, and the Hispanic representation emerged at 2.11% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained consistent with no reported individuals in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.66% | 89.24% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 3.38% | 4.43% | 31.07% |
| Black | 3.78% | 2.53% | -33.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |