TAMBER

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Tamber

Tamber is a British surname that originates from the Old French personal name Tambre. The surname is of early medieval English origin and is locational in nature. It was first recorded in Yorkshire, a historic county in Northern England. The name is derived from the Old French word tambre, which means "a drum" or "a tambourine".

The name Tamber is quite rare and has seen various spellings over the centuries, including variations like Tambor, Tambre, and Tambour. This diversity in spellings can be attributed to the lack of standardized spelling conventions in earlier times.

The Tamber family name has been associated with individuals whose ancestors were likely drummers or musicians. As surnames often originated from one's occupation, it is possible that the surname Tamber was bestowed upon those who played the drum instrument or were somehow connected to its use.

Today, the surname Tamber remains relatively uncommon, but individuals bearing this name can be found in various parts of Britain and other parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The ancestry and history of the Tamber family continue to generate interest among genealogists and individuals tracing their family roots.

There are approximately 277 people named Tamber in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Tamber.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Amandip
Davinder
Gurinder
Gurmit
Hardeep
Harjinder
Harjit
Harpal
Jag
Joginder
Pritpal
Raghbir
Sandeep
Satnam

Female

Amanpreet
Daljit
Gurpreet
Jaswinder
Kamaljit
Manjit
Narinder
Paramjit
Sarita
Surinder

Similar and related surnames

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