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UK surname

Tampin

In the 1881 census there were 50 people recorded with the Tampin surname, ranking it #26,587 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 127, ranked #26,566, up from #26,587 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ipswich St Helen, London parishes and Ipswich St Peter. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Tyneside, Suffolk Coastal and Breckland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tampin is 151 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 154.0%.

1881 census count

50

Ranked #26,587

Modern count

127

2016, ranked #26,566

Peak year

1998

151 bearers

Map years

4

1911 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tampin had 50 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,587 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016, ranked #26,566.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 115 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Tampin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tampin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tampin 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 35 #27,037
1861 historical 29 #30,287
1881 historical 50 #26,587
1891 historical 51 #30,158
1901 historical 96 #23,342
1911 historical 115 #20,951
1997 modern 132 #22,821
1998 modern 151 #21,578
1999 modern 146 #22,202
2000 modern 142 #22,544
2001 modern 137 #22,740
2002 modern 131 #23,793
2003 modern 122 #24,628
2004 modern 124 #24,559
2005 modern 125 #24,398
2006 modern 126 #24,493
2007 modern 134 #23,931
2008 modern 134 #24,249
2009 modern 142 #23,791
2010 modern 135 #25,127
2011 modern 130 #25,547
2012 modern 122 #26,696
2013 modern 127 #26,452
2014 modern 130 #26,216
2015 modern 127 #26,494
2016 modern 127 #26,566

Geography

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Where Tampins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ipswich St Helen, London parishes, Ipswich St Peter and Gateshead. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Tyneside, Suffolk Coastal, Breckland, Medway and Bracknell Forest. 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 Ipswich St Helen Suffolk
2 London parishes London 1
3 Ipswich St Peter Suffolk
4 London parishes London 3
5 Gateshead Durham

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Tyneside 013 South Tyneside
2 Suffolk Coastal 005 Suffolk Coastal
3 Breckland 009 Breckland
4 Medway 026 Medway
5 Bracknell Forest 015 Bracknell Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tampin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tampin

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tampin, 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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Tampin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Tampin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Tampin is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tampin is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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

Tampin falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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 Tampin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Tampin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

1881 census detail

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Tampin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tampin 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. Middlesex leads with 28 Tampins recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.74x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 28 5.74x
Suffolk 20 33.68x
Durham 2 1.38x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 10 Tampins recorded in 1881 and an index of 38.42x.

Place Total Index
St Marylebone London 10 38.42x
Ipswich St Helen 9 1285.71x
Hammersmith London 8 66.61x
Ipswich St Peter 8 1000.00x
Clerkenwell London 4 34.75x
St Pancras London 4 10.19x
Ipswich St Margaret 2 99.01x
South Shields 2 155.04x
Bucklesham 1 2000.00x
Islington London 1 2.12x
St George Bloomsbury 1 35.71x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Sarah 4
Mary 3
Caroline 2
Louisa 2
Rose 2
Susan 2
Alice 1
Amy 1
Cassy 1
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Eliza 1
Euigene 1
F. 1
Jane 1
Kate 1
Margaret 1
Maud 1
Minnie 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 5
George 4
William 3
Alfred 1
Chas. 1
Edwd. 1
Fredk. 1
Henry 1
Robert 1
Saml. 1
Walter 1
Wm. 1

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 Tampin households.

FAQ

Tampin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tampin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 50 people were recorded with the Tampin surname. That placed it at #26,587 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tampin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016. That gives Tampin a modern rank of #26,566.

What does the Tampin map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Tampin 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.