Timmings History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Timmings

What does the name Timmings mean?

The ancestors of the Timmings surname in Ireland are thought to have arrived with or in the wake of the 12th century Anglo/Norman invasion of the Emerald Isle, led by Strongbow. The surname Timmings is ultimately derived from the personal names Timothy or Thomas. The Gaelic form of the surname Timmings is Mac Toimin.

Early Origins of the Timmings family

The surname Timmings was first found in counties Wicklow and Carlow (Irish: Cheatharlach) a small landlocked area located in the province of Leinster in the South East of Ireland, from 1172. Timon of Athens (fl. 431 BC) was a citizen of Athens whose misanthropy grew to legendary status. He was the inspiration for Shakespeare's Timon of Athens (The Life of Tymon of Athens), one of his first tragedies.

Early History of the Timmings family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Timmings research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Timmings History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Timmings Spelling Variations

Names were simply spelled as they sounded by medieval scribes and church officials. Therefore, during the lifetime of a single person, his name was often spelt in many different ways, explaining the many spelling variations encountered while researching the name Timmings. Some of these variations included: Timmons, Timmins, O'Timmon, O'Timmons, Tymon, McToimin and many more.

Early Notables of the Timmings family

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Timmings migration to the United States +

Irish immigration to North American began in the late 18th century as many Irish families desired to own their own land. This pattern of immigration grew slowly yet steadily until the 1840s. At that time, a failed crop and a growing population in Ireland resulted in the Great Potato Famine. Poverty, disease, and starvation ravaged the land. To ease their pain and suffering the Irish often looked upon North America as a solution: hundreds of thousands undertook the voyage. Their arrival meant the growth of industry and commerce for British North America and the United States. For the individual Irishman, it meant survival and hope, and the opportunity for work, freedom, and ownership of land. The early immigration and passenger lists revealed many bearing the name Timmings:

Timmings Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Edward Timmings, who settled in America in 1758

Timmings Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Samuel Timmings, who settled in New York, NY in 1821
Thomas Timmings, who settled in Philadelphia in 1827
Bartholomew Timmings, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1834