| ![Show Contents]() Tinnin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland The ancestors of the Tinnin 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 Tinnin is ultimately derived from the personal names Timothy or Thomas. The Gaelic form of the surname Tinnin is Mac Toimin. Early Origins of the Tinnin familyThe surname Tinnin 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 Tinnin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tinnin research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Tinnin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tinnin Spelling VariationsA single person's name was often spelt simply as it sounded by medieval scribes and church officials. An investigation into the specific origins the name Tinnin has revealed that such a practice has resulted in many spelling variations over the years. A few of its variants include: Timmons, Timmins, O'Timmon, O'Timmons, Tymon, McToimin and many more. Early Notables of the Tinnin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Tinnin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tinnin RankingIn the United States, the name Tinnin is the 10,835th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Tinnin migration to the United States | + |
Ireland experienced a dramatic decrease in its population during the 19th century. This was in a great measure, a response to England's imperialistic policies. Hunger and disease took the lives of many Irish people and many more chose to leave their homeland to escape the horrific conditions. North America with its promise of work, freedom, and land was an extremely popular destination for Irish families. For those families that survived the journey, all three of these things were often attained through much hard work and perseverance. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Tinnin:
Tinnin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Jeremiah Tinnin, who landed in Texas in 1830 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Tinnin (post 1700) | + |
- Wiley James Tinnin (b. 1910), American politician, Member of California State Assembly 26th District, 1871-75
- Nelson B. Tinnin, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Missouri State Senate; Elected unopposed 1964, 1968; Elected 1980
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Tinnin migration to the United States 
