Tymm History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Tymm

The origins of the name Tymm are from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is derived from the Old English personal name Tima or the Old German forename Thiemmo. Contrary to some popular theories, Tymm is not derived from Timothy, since that name was not introduced in England until after the Restoration.

Early Origins of the Tymm family

Early History of the Tymm family

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

Tymm Spelling Variations

Sound was what guided spelling in the essentially pre-literate Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Also, before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Therefore, spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Tymm family name include Timms, Timm, Tymms, Times and others.

Early Notables of the Tymm family

• Thomas Tymme (d. 1620), English translator and author who seems to have been educated at Cambridge, possibly at Pembroke Hall1...