Tomblin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the Tomblin 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 Tomblin is ultimately derived from the personal names Timothy or Thomas. The Gaelic form of the surname Tomblin is Mac Toimin. Early Origins of the Tomblin familyThe surname Tomblin 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 Tomblin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tomblin research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Tomblin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tomblin Spelling VariationsIt was found during an investigation of the origins of the name Tomblin that church officials and medieval scribes often spelled the name as it sounded. This practice lead to a single person's being documented under many spelling variations. The name Tomblin has existed in the various shapes: Timmons, Timmins, O'Timmon, O'Timmons, Tymon, McToimin and many more. Early Notables of the Tomblin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Tomblin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tomblin RankingIn the United States, the name Tomblin is the 9,888th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
In the 1840s, Ireland experienced a mass exodus to North America due to the Great Potato Famine. These families wanted to escape from hunger and disease that was ravaging their homeland. With the promise of work, freedom and land overseas, the Irish looked upon British North America and the United States as a means of hope and prosperity. Those that survived the journey were able to achieve this through much hard work and perseverance. Early immigration and passenger lists revealed many bearing the name Tomblin: Tomblin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Tomblin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Tomblin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Tomblin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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