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UK surname

Tamplin

An English surname derived from a topographic name referring to someone living on a small hill or rise.

In the 1881 census there were 431 people recorded with the Tamplin surname, ranking it #7,555 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 646, ranked #8,212, down from #7,555 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Chapel Hill, St Arvans, London parishes and Warlingham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Caerphilly, Neath Port Talbot and Monmouthshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tamplin is 699 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 49.9%.

1881 census count

431

Ranked #7,555

Modern count

646

2016, ranked #8,212

Peak year

1999

699 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tamplin had 431 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #7,555 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 646 in 2016, ranked #8,212.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 598 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Tamplin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tamplin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Tamplin 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 267 #8,342
1861 historical 267 #9,290
1881 historical 431 #7,555
1891 historical 459 #7,965
1901 historical 505 #7,988
1911 historical 598 #6,857
1997 modern 692 #7,314
1998 modern 695 #7,514
1999 modern 699 #7,525
2000 modern 690 #7,573
2001 modern 682 #7,505
2002 modern 687 #7,625
2003 modern 690 #7,472
2004 modern 699 #7,412
2005 modern 673 #7,577
2006 modern 671 #7,615
2007 modern 677 #7,645
2008 modern 698 #7,498
2009 modern 690 #7,729
2010 modern 688 #7,881
2011 modern 677 #7,893
2012 modern 666 #7,912
2013 modern 670 #8,010
2014 modern 659 #8,161
2015 modern 650 #8,196
2016 modern 646 #8,212

Geography

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Where Tamplins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Chapel Hill, St Arvans, London parishes, Warlingham, Bedwelty and Cardiff St John and St Mary. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Caerphilly, Neath Port Talbot and Monmouthshire. 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 Chapel Hill, St Arvans Monmouthshire
2 London parishes London 3
3 Warlingham Surrey
4 Bedwelty Monmouthshire
5 Cardiff St John and St Mary Glamorganshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Caerphilly 021 Caerphilly
2 Neath Port Talbot 015 Neath Port Talbot
3 Caerphilly 018 Caerphilly
4 Monmouthshire 004 Monmouthshire
5 Neath Port Talbot 012 Neath Port Talbot

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tamplin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tamplin

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tamplin, 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 Tamplin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Tamplin 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Tamplin is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tamplin is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Tamplin falls in decile 5 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 Tamplin 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 Tamplin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Tamplin

The surname Tamplin is of English origin, and it can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tombelere," which referred to a tumbler or an acrobat. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who performed tumbling or acrobatic feats, perhaps as a form of entertainment.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a William Tumbelyn in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 15th century, the surname appeared in the form of Tumblyng in the records of the Corpus Christi Guild in York, where a John Tumblyng was listed as a member in 1475. This spelling is closer to the modern form of Tamplin and reflects the gradual standardization of surnames during that period.

The name Tamplin has been associated with various place names in England, particularly those derived from Old English words related to tumbling or rolling. For instance, the village of Tumbleton in Gloucestershire is believed to have influenced the development of the surname in that region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Tamplin. One such figure was John Tamplin (1542-1617), a prominent English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Essex. Another was Thomas Tamplin (1690-1756), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

In the 19th century, Edward Tamplin (1809-1888) was a renowned English architect known for his work on several notable buildings, including the Birmingham Town Hall and the Highbury College in London. Additionally, William Tamplin (1826-1899) was a successful English industrialist who established a successful engineering company in Birmingham.

Lastly, Ralph Tamplin (1890-1957) was a British military officer who served in both World Wars and was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of the Somme in 1916.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tamplin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tamplin 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. Monmouthshire leads with 121 Tamplins recorded in 1881 and an index of 39.72x.

County Total Index
Monmouthshire 121 39.72x
Surrey 109 5.31x
Glamorgan 59 8.04x
Middlesex 51 1.21x
Gloucestershire 24 2.90x
Kent 18 1.25x
Sussex 13 1.83x
Essex 9 1.08x
Warwickshire 9 0.85x
Lancashire 5 0.10x
Devon 4 0.46x
Dorset 2 0.72x
Hampshire 2 0.23x
Staffordshire 2 0.14x
Oxfordshire 1 0.38x
Royal Navy 1 1.99x
Somerset 1 0.15x
Yorkshire 1 0.02x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Neath in Glamorgan leads with 26 Tamplins recorded in 1881 and an index of 174.15x.

Place Total Index
Neath 26 174.15x
Warlingham 21 1257.49x
Bedwellty 12 22.31x
Lambeth 12 3.27x
Brighton 11 7.67x
Camberwell 11 4.09x
Cardiff St Mary 11 27.21x
Limpsfield 11 561.22x
Titsey 10 3030.30x
Birmingham 9 2.54x
Llanvihangel Llantarnam 9 154.91x
Lower Llanvrechva 9 301.00x
Abergavenny 8 70.11x
Fulham London 8 13.09x
Kensington London 8 3.41x
Lee 8 38.31x
Battersea 7 4.51x
Bishton 7 3181.82x
Laleham 7 875.00x
Tidenham Beachley 7 786.52x
Trelleck 7 551.18x
Caerleon 6 377.36x
Chaldon 6 2222.22x
Chapel Hill 6 1016.95x
Edmonton 6 17.67x
Isleworth 6 32.02x
Llantrisant 6 32.45x
Monmouth 6 74.26x
Newport 6 41.29x
Risca 6 104.53x
Upper Llanvrechva 6 126.85x
Woolaston 6 480.00x
Godstone 5 135.87x
Graig 5 364.96x
Islington London 5 1.22x
Kingston On Thames 5 10.14x
Newport 5 344.83x
Rudry 5 892.86x
Tonbridge 5 9.64x
Upper Machen 5 239.23x
Aberystruth 4 14.90x
Caterham 4 44.05x
Chepstow 4 77.07x
English Bicknor 4 439.56x
Paddington London 4 2.58x
West Dean 4 29.78x
West Ham 4 2.18x
Aberavon 3 44.44x
Ewhurst 3 232.56x
Kidbrooke 3 370.37x
Llantwit Lower 3 46.51x
Northam 3 46.95x
Panteg 3 62.50x
Streatham 3 9.59x
Tandridge 3 340.91x
Wolves Newton 3 1250.00x
Bletchingley 2 74.63x
Kirkdale 2 2.38x
Llandaff 2 8.19x
Newington 2 1.28x
Poole St James 2 19.25x
Rogerstone 2 106.38x
St Marylebone London 2 0.89x
St Woollos 2 5.88x
Swansea St Thomas 2 27.14x
West Newchurch 2 1250.00x
Whitefriars Precinct 2 298.51x
Aldershot 1 3.46x
Charlton Kings 1 17.48x
Down Ampney 1 200.00x
East Grinstead 1 9.94x
Halifax 1 1.63x
Hove 1 3.21x
Newton In Makerfield 1 6.53x
North Meols 1 2.04x
Portsea 1 0.59x
Ramsgate 1 4.26x
Southwark St Saviour 1 4.62x
Wednesbury 1 2.81x
Yeovil 1 7.26x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 26
Elizabeth 17
Eliza 14
Sarah 12
Ellen 10
Jane 10
Ann 9
Emily 8
Emma 6
Alice 5
Annie 5
Hannah 5
Amy 4
Anne 4
Catherine 4
Harriet 4
Martha 4
Agnes 3
Kate 3
Margaret 3
Maria 3
Susan 3
Caroline 2
Edith 2
Eleanor 2
Esther 2
Florence 2
Harriett 2
Lillian 2
Louisa 2
Louise 2
Mabel 2
Noel 2
Rachal 2
Ruth 2
Anna 1
Carolone 1
Charlott 1
Elizth. 1
Emiline 1
Ester 1
Eunice 1
F.M. 1
Fanny 1
Julianne 1
Laura 1
Lilly 1
Lucy 1
Lydia 1
Temperance 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 27
William 22
James 17
Thomas 14
Charles 13
Edward 12
George 12
Richard 10
Alfred 5
Henry 5
Benjamin 3
David 3
Wm. 3
Arthur 2
Chas. 2
Earnest 2
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Frank 2
Frederick 2
Herbert 2
Isaac 2
Joseph 2
Josiah 2
Leonard 2
Mark 2
Mathew 2
Samuel 2
Sidney 2
Thos. 2
Augustus 1
Bengaman 1
Burnurd 1
C.R. 1
Christopher 1
Fred 1
Fredk. 1
Fredrick 1
Harry 1
Infant 1
Jno. 1
Job 1
Joel 1
Jonathan 1
Margaret 1
Philip 1
Reginald 1
Struan 1
Thos 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Tamplin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tamplin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 431 people were recorded with the Tamplin surname. That placed it at #7,555 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tamplin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 646 in 2016. That gives Tamplin a modern rank of #8,212.

What does the Tamplin surname mean?

An English surname derived from a topographic name referring to someone living on a small hill or rise.

What does the Tamplin map show?

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