TIMSON
Timson
Timson is an English surname of occupational origin, derived from the Middle English word "temese" meaning a sieve or strainer. The name originally denoted someone who made or used sieves.
History
The surname Timson is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire in northern England. It is thought to have first emerged as a distinctive surname in the late Middle Ages, with records dating back to the 14th century.
Notable Individuals
John Timson (1732–1804)
- A notable figure in the field of agricultural engineering, John Timson earned acclaim for his innovative designs of agricultural tools and machinery during the Industrial Revolution.
Charlotte Timson (b. 1985)
- An accomplished British artist known for her striking abstract paintings, Charlotte Timson has exhibited her work in galleries across the United Kingdom.
Variants
Variants of the surname Timson include Timms, Timson, and Timmins.
References
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Hanks, Patrick, et al. (2002). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
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Reaney, Percy H., and Wilson, Richard Middlewood. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge.
There are approximately 2,002 people named Timson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,214th most common surname in Britain. Around 31 in a million people in Britain are named Timson.
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
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Susan