TIMMONS
Timmons
Timmons is a surname of Irish origin that has also been found in Britain. The name is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Toimín," meaning "a twin." Timmons may have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Toimín.
Distribution and Origins
The Timmons surname is most commonly found in Ireland, especially in County Clare, County Mayo, and County Limerick. However, it has also been present in Britain, particularly in regions with historical Irish immigration or influence. In the UK, Timmons families can be found in various parts of England, Scotland, and Wales.
Notable Timmons
- Dr. Hugh Timmons: An eminent surgeon from Dublin who made significant contributions to the field of orthopaedics.
- Sophie Timmons: A prominent British mathematician known for her work in number theory.
- Sir William Timmons: A renowned British ambassador who played a key role in international diplomacy during the 20th century.
Variants
Variants of the Timmons surname include "Timmins" and "Tymon," reflecting different anglicisations and regional variations of the original Gaelic name.
References
- MacLysaght, Edward. Irish Families. Dublin: Irish Academic Press, 1991.
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016.
There are approximately 987 people named Timmons in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,445th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Timmons.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Irene
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Marie
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Timmins
- Tiemens
- Timmens
- Timmon
- Timens
- Tammons
- Damagnez
- Damianos
- Damians
- Damns
- Damons
- Demans
- Demenis
- Demons
- Domenici
- Dominici
- Dummons
- Dumonceau
- Tamonis
- Temins
- Temmins
- Teomans
- Timans
- Timeneys
- Timinis
- Timins
- Timmans
- Timmnis
- Timmonds
- Timmoney
- Timmony
- Timnis
- Timns
- Timon
- Timons
- Tomines
- Tomins
- Tommins
- Tommons
- Tumins
- Tummins
- Tummons
- Tymans
- Tymens
- Tymins
- Tymns
- Tymon
- Tymons
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.