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UK surname

Tamkin

A surname linked to the Arabic words "tamkeen" meaning stability or establishment.

In the 1881 census there were 45 people recorded with the Tamkin surname, ranking it #27,314 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 93, ranked #31,945, down from #27,314 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Putney, London parishes and Preston. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wealden, Brighton and Hove and St Albans.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tamkin is 115 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 106.7%.

1881 census count

45

Ranked #27,314

Modern count

93

2016, ranked #31,945

Peak year

1911

115 bearers

Map years

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1911 to 1911

Key insights

  • Tamkin had 45 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,314 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 93 in 2016, ranked #31,945.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 115 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Tamkin surname distribution map

The map shows where the Tamkin surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Tamkin surname density by area, 1911 census.

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Timeline

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Tamkin over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 62 #22,232
1861 historical 63 #25,901
1881 historical 45 #27,314
1891 historical 85 #26,080
1901 historical 92 #23,800
1911 historical 115 #20,951
1997 modern 92 #28,079
1998 modern 93 #28,563
1999 modern 98 #28,050
2000 modern 95 #28,441
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 96 #28,534
2003 modern 91 #29,121
2004 modern 95 #28,746
2005 modern 93 #29,133
2006 modern 82 #30,933
2007 modern 92 #29,929
2008 modern 94 #29,950
2009 modern 101 #29,445
2010 modern 99 #30,397
2011 modern 91 #31,442
2012 modern 88 #32,064
2013 modern 92 #31,909
2014 modern 93 #32,025
2015 modern 96 #31,624
2016 modern 93 #31,945

Geography

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Where Tamkins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Putney, London parishes, Preston and Brighton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wealden, Brighton and Hove, St Albans, Luton and Woodlands. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Putney London (South Districts)
2 London parishes London 1
3 Preston Sussex
4 London parishes London 3
5 Brighton Sussex

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wealden 002 Wealden
2 Brighton and Hove 010 Brighton and Hove
3 St Albans 001 St Albans
4 Luton 001 Luton
5 Woodlands Glasgow City

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tamkin

These lists show first names that appear often with the Tamkin surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tamkin

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tamkin, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Tamkin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Tamkin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Tamkin is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tamkin is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Tamkin falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tamkin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Tamkin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Tamkin

The surname Tamkin is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, tracing its roots to the region of Tamkino, a small village in the Russian province of Tver. This area was known for its fertile lands and agricultural communities, suggesting that the name may have been derived from an occupational or locational description related to farming or land ownership.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tamkin surname can be found in the Novgorod Census of 1545, where a certain Ivan Tamkin was listed as a landowner in the village of Tamkino. This historical document provides valuable insight into the prevalence of the name during the 16th century in that particular region of Russia.

As the Tamkin family grew and spread across the vast expanse of the Russian Empire, their name underwent various spelling variations, such as Tamkyn, Tamkine, and Tamkinski. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the phonetic interpretations of local scribes.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Grigory Tamkin (1625-1689) was a respected merchant and trader based in the city of Arkhangelsk. His successful business dealings and philanthropic contributions to the local community earned him a reputation that extended beyond his lifetime.

During the reign of Catherine the Great in the 18th century, a notable military officer named Ivan Tamkin (1741-1812) distinguished himself in the Russo-Turkish Wars. His bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield earned him multiple honors and promotions within the Imperial Russian Army.

In the realm of literature, a lesser-known but influential writer named Aleksandra Tamkina (1862-1924) gained recognition for her poetic works and advocacy for women's rights in pre-revolutionary Russia. Her writings shed light on the social and cultural issues of her era.

Another prominent figure bearing the Tamkin surname was Nikolai Tamkin (1886-1963), a renowned architect who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts following the devastation of World War II. His designs and contributions left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of several major Russian cities.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse accomplishments of individuals bearing the Tamkin surname, spanning various fields and time periods throughout Russian history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tamkin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tamkin surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Sussex leads with 26 Tamkins recorded in 1881 and an index of 35.14x.

County Total Index
Sussex 26 35.14x
Kent 11 7.35x
Surrey 4 1.87x
Essex 2 2.31x
Middlesex 1 0.23x
Midlothian 1 1.70x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Brighton in Sussex leads with 20 Tamkins recorded in 1881 and an index of 133.96x.

Place Total Index
Brighton 20 133.96x
Nuthurst 6 5000.00x
Tenterden 5 943.40x
Putney 4 200.00x
Boughton Monchelsea 3 1764.71x
Waltham Holy Cross 2 246.91x
Bethersden 1 666.67x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 1 4.23x
Hackney London 1 4.07x
Hythe St Leonard 1 188.68x
Maidstone 1 22.42x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Tamkin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alice 2
Eliza 2
Elizabeth 2
Ellen 2
Sarah 2
C. 1
Caroline 1
Cicely 1
Clara 1
Eleaner 1
Emma 1
Grace 1
Louisa 1
Mary 1
Rebecca 1
Rosetta 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Tamkin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Tamkin households.

FAQ

Tamkin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tamkin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 45 people were recorded with the Tamkin surname. That placed it at #27,314 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tamkin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 93 in 2016. That gives Tamkin a modern rank of #31,945.

What does the Tamkin surname mean?

A surname linked to the Arabic words "tamkeen" meaning stability or establishment.

What does the Tamkin map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Tamkin bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.