TINLIN
Tinlin
Tinlin is a surname of Scottish origin that can also be found in England and other parts of the United Kingdom. The name is believed to be of locational origin, derived from the Old English or Old Norse personal name "Tunli," meaning "settlement by the river."
Origins
The Tinlin surname is thought to have originated in the Scottish Borders region, where the surname is particularly prevalent. Records show that the name has ancient roots in the area, with some families tracing their lineage back for centuries.
Distribution
While the name Tinlin is more commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the Borders region, there are also Tinlin families in England and other parts of the UK. The surname has also spread to other countries where people of British descent have settled.
Notable People
- John Tinlin (1833-1918): A Scottish-born Australian politician who served as a Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
- Andrew Tinlin (b. 1975): A British musician and composer known for his work in the folk music genre.
Variants
Variants of the Tinlin surname include Tinling, Tinlyn, Tinlen, and Tindlin. These variations reflect the different ways in which the name has been recorded over the centuries.
References
- P. H. Reaney, R. M. Wilson, (2008), A Dictionary of English Surnames, Oxford University Press.
- George Fraser Black, (1946), The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, New York Public library.
There are approximately 198 people named Tinlin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Tinlin.
Surname type: Diminutive
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Edmond
- Edmund
- Graeme
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Christina
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Kerry
- Laura
- Liz
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Rosalyn
- Yvette