Timmy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• England
• Ireland

Etymology of Timmy

Timmy is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the Old English personal name Tima or the Old German forename Thiemmo. Contrary to some popular theories, Timmy is not derived from Timothy, since that name was not introduced in England until after the Restoration.

Early Origins of the Timmy family

Early History of the Timmy family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Timmy research. Another 51 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1620 is included under the topic Early Timmy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Timmy Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Timmy have been found, including Timms, Timm, Tymms, Times and others.

Early Notables of the Timmy family

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Migration of the Timmy family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Timmy, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : 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.