TAMKIN
Tamkin
Tamkin is a British surname of English origin that is believed to derive from the medieval personal name "Thom", a vernacular form of the name Thomas, combined with the suffix "-kin" which was a common diminutive ending in medieval England.
The surname Tamkin is considered to be patronymic in nature, indicating "son of Thom" or "son of Thomas", and was likely originally used to distinguish one individual as the offspring of a person named Thom.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Tamkin dates back to the early 13th century, suggesting its long history in England. Over the centuries, the surname has likely undergone various phonetic and orthographic changes, leading to different spellings and variations such as Tompkin, Tomkin, Tomkins, and others.
Individuals bearing the surname Tamkin can be found across the United Kingdom and in regions where British emigration has led to diaspora communities. The surname has likely spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement.
Today, the surname Tamkin is relatively rare but still holds a place in British genealogy and family history. It carries with it a sense of heritage and lineage, connecting individuals to their ancestors and the history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 112 people named Tamkin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Tamkin.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- David
- Edward
- Gary
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Alison
- Amy
- Barbara
- Carole
- Charlotte
- Faith
- Kathryn
- Kellie
- Lauren
- Marjorie
- Rebecca