Timmes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Timmes

What does the name Timmes mean?

The name Timmes has a rich and ancient history. It is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from the Old English personal name Tima or the Old German forename Thiemmo. Contrary to some popular theories, Timmes is not derived from Timothy, since that name was not introduced in England until after the Restoration.

Early Origins of the Timmes family

The surname Timmes was first found in Kent where they held a family seat from ancient times before the Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Timmes family

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Timmes Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Timmes include Timms, Timm, Tymms, Times and others.

Early Notables of the Timmes family

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Migration of the Timmes family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Thomas Tims, who settled in Boston in 1715; Andrew Timm, who settled in Philadelphia in 1856; and Elizabeth Tims, who settled in America in 1744.