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UK surname

Tin

A surname of Vietnamese origin, referring to a descendant or employee of a religious house.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Tin surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 139, ranked #25,001, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Northampton, Guildford and Birmingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tin is 139 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13800.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

139

2016, ranked #25,001

Peak year

2016

139 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tin had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 139 in 2016, ranked #25,001.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 21 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Tin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Tin 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 21 #29,550
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1901 historical 7 #33,435
1997 modern 85 #28,988
1998 modern 96 #28,188
1999 modern 91 #28,937
2000 modern 87 #29,377
2001 modern 85 #29,396
2002 modern 97 #28,383
2003 modern 101 #27,561
2004 modern 107 #26,899
2005 modern 109 #26,583
2006 modern 115 #25,969
2007 modern 117 #26,066
2008 modern 121 #25,785
2009 modern 125 #25,823
2010 modern 125 #26,448
2011 modern 123 #26,512
2012 modern 132 #25,289
2013 modern 132 #25,789
2014 modern 133 #25,851
2015 modern 136 #25,352
2016 modern 139 #25,001

Geography

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Where Tins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Northampton, Guildford, Birmingham, Dudley and Sandwell. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Northampton 029 Northampton
2 Guildford 007 Guildford
3 Birmingham 024 Birmingham
4 Dudley 026 Dudley
5 Sandwell 006 Sandwell

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tin

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tin

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

Suburban Professionals

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

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Tin is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tin is most concentrated in decile 10 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Tin falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tin 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Chinese

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

Meaning and origin of Tin

The surname TIN is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tun," meaning a fenced enclosure or a homestead. This term later evolved into the modern English word "town," signifying a settlement or village.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname TIN can be found in various English historical documents, such as the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest. In these records, the name appeared in various spellings, including Ton, Toun, and Tun.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname TIN was Roger de Tun, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire in 1199. This document recorded financial transactions and tax payments made to the Crown during the reign of King Richard I.

Another notable figure bearing the surname TIN was John Tyn, a 14th-century English cleric and author. He was born in Hertfordshire around 1330 and is best known for his work "The Lay Folks' Catechism," which aimed to educate the laity in basic Christian doctrine.

In the 15th century, the surname TIN appeared in various place names across England, such as Tintwistle in Derbyshire and Tingrith in Bedfordshire. These place names likely derived from the Old English words "tun" and "gryht," meaning a fenced enclosure or homestead in a small valley or stream.

One prominent individual with the surname TIN was Sir Robert Tin, a 16th-century English merchant and member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers. He was born in 1530 and played a significant role in promoting trade between England and the Netherlands during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable bearer of the surname was James Tyn, an English composer and organist who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born around 1580 and served as the organist at various churches, including St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

In the 17th century, the surname TIN was also found in Scotland, as evidenced by the records of John Tin, a Scottish minister who served in the parish of Auchterless, Aberdeenshire, from 1644 to 1677.

Throughout its history, the surname TIN has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including clergymen, merchants, composers, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period, the name has endured and continues to be used in modern times, reflecting its rich heritage and connection to the English language and history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Tin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Tin surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 139 in 2016. That gives Tin a modern rank of #25,001.

What does the Tin surname mean?

A surname of Vietnamese origin, referring to a descendant or employee of a religious house.

What does the Tin map show?

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