TIMMS
Timms
Timms is a surname of English origin that is primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the personal name "Timotheus," which itself is derived from the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timótheos) meaning "honouring God" or "honoured by God."
Origin and Distribution
The surname Timms is most prevalent in the areas of Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire in England. It is believed that the name originated in the medieval period as a given name before evolving into a hereditary surname.
Notable Individuals
Notable individuals bearing the surname Timms include:
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Stephen Timms (born 1955) - A British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for East Ham since 1994.
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Richard Timms - A 19th-century English cricketer who played for Lancashire.
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Sarah Timms - A contemporary British artist renowned for her innovative use of mixed media in her artworks.
Variants
Variants of the surname Timms include Timm, Timson, Timbs, and Timmes.
The surname Timms is a proud emblem of English heritage, with its origins rooted in a name that signifies reverence towards the divine. It continues to be borne by individuals across various sectors contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 7,537 people named Timms in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,242nd most common surname in Britain. Around 116 in a million people in Britain are named Timms.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.