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UK surname

Tinlin

A locational surname derived from a place name in Scotland.

In the 1881 census there were 130 people recorded with the Tinlin surname, ranking it #16,911 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 112, ranked #28,844, down from #16,911 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Melrose, Earlston and Carham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hawick West End and Northumberland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tinlin is 166 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 13.8%.

1881 census count

130

Ranked #16,911

Modern count

112

2016, ranked #28,844

Peak year

1891

166 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tinlin had 130 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,911 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016, ranked #28,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 166 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Tinlin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tinlin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Tinlin 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 74 #20,443
1861 historical 99 #21,294
1881 historical 130 #16,911
1891 historical 166 #17,077
1901 historical 153 #17,844
1911 historical 76 #25,221
1997 modern 138 #22,227
1998 modern 142 #22,406
1999 modern 139 #22,884
2000 modern 145 #22,259
2001 modern 138 #22,647
2002 modern 132 #23,680
2003 modern 131 #23,553
2004 modern 137 #23,098
2005 modern 140 #22,774
2006 modern 135 #23,486
2007 modern 151 #22,120
2008 modern 147 #22,720
2009 modern 151 #22,816
2010 modern 139 #24,688
2011 modern 126 #26,060
2012 modern 118 #27,250
2013 modern 124 #26,842
2014 modern 122 #27,358
2015 modern 116 #28,151
2016 modern 112 #28,844

Geography

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Where Tinlins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Melrose, Earlston, Carham, Sprouston and Selkirk. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hawick West End and Northumberland. 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 Melrose Roxburgh
2 Earlston Berwick
3 Carham Northumberland
4 Sprouston Roxburgh
5 Selkirk Selkirk

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hawick West End Scottish Borders
2 Northumberland 007 Northumberland
3 Northumberland 019 Northumberland
4 Northumberland 008 Northumberland
5 Northumberland 040 Northumberland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tinlin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tinlin

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Tinlin 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

Tinlin is most concentrated in decile 1 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

Tinlin 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 Tinlin 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Tinlin

The surname TINLIN is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is thought to have derived from an Old English word "tindel," which referred to a small hill or mound. The name likely developed as a locational surname, given to families who lived near such geographic features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1273. The entry mentions a Robert de Tyndelhyl, suggesting a connection between the surname and the Old English word for a small hill.

In the following centuries, various spellings of the name emerged, including Tyndell, Tindell, and Tinlin. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and spelling during that time period.

While the name does not appear in the famous Domesday Book, which was a comprehensive survey of lands and landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, it is known that several families bearing the TINLIN surname resided in the northern counties of England during the 16th and 17th centuries.

One notable figure with the TINLIN surname was John Tinlin (1615-1688), a prominent merchant and landowner from Yorkshire. He was known for his involvement in the wool trade and his philanthropic efforts within his local community.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Tinlin (1721-1798), a renowned painter and portraitist from Lancashire. Her works were highly regarded, and she received commissions from several prominent families in the region.

In the 19th century, a man named William Tinlin (1832-1912) gained recognition as a skilled architect and designer. He was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Yorkshire, including the Tinlin Hall, which still stands today.

Moving into the 20th century, a notable figure with the TINLIN surname was James Tinlin (1900-1975), a respected historian and author. He wrote extensively on the history of northern England and was considered an authority on the subject.

Lastly, a more recent individual worth mentioning is Sarah Tinlin (1945-2018), a renowned journalist and political commentator. She was known for her incisive analysis and coverage of national and international affairs.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the TINLIN surname throughout history, highlighting the name's enduring presence and its roots in the northern regions of England.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tinlin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tinlin 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. Northumberland leads with 44 Tinlins recorded in 1881 and an index of 23.50x.

County Total Index
Northumberland 44 23.50x
Roxburghshire 40 175.52x
Selkirkshire 13 114.24x
Midlothian 9 5.34x
Durham 7 1.87x
Perthshire 6 10.63x
Berwickshire 4 26.25x
Middlesex 3 0.24x
Aberdeenshire 1 0.86x
Glamorgan 1 0.46x
Renfrewshire 1 1.03x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Carham in Northumberland leads with 11 Tinlins recorded in 1881 and an index of 2291.67x.

Place Total Index
Carham 11 2291.67x
Selkirk 9 280.37x
Kirkwhelpington 8 8000.00x
Melrose 8 406.09x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 8 71.56x
Kelloe 7 1750.00x
Oxnam 7 2413.79x
Roxburgh 7 1590.91x
Westgate 7 60.40x
Kilmadock 6 461.54x
Maxton 5 2500.00x
North Leith 5 64.10x
Black Callerton 4 5714.29x
Earlston 4 526.32x
Melrose 4 139.37x
St Boswells 4 975.61x
Bolam Harnham Bradford 3 3000.00x
Bowden 2 606.06x
Edinburgh Canongate 2 46.62x
Hawick 2 39.22x
Newcastle On Tyne St 2 20.62x
Sprouston 2 454.55x
Cardiff St Mary 1 8.29x
Cathcart 1 18.94x
Chelsea London 1 2.64x
Echt 1 178.57x
Edinburgh St Georges 1 28.57x
Hobkirk 1 344.83x
Jedburgh 1 44.84x
Liberton 1 38.46x
Linton 1 416.67x
South Middleton In Morpeth 1 10000.00x
Westminster St 1 21.55x
Westminster St James 1 7.73x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 7
James 5
John 3
Thomas 3
Edmund 2
Edward 2
Robert 2
Andrew 1
Charles 1
George 1
Joseph 1
Michael 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 Tinlin households.

FAQ

Tinlin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tinlin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 130 people were recorded with the Tinlin surname. That placed it at #16,911 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tinlin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016. That gives Tinlin a modern rank of #28,844.

What does the Tinlin surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place name in Scotland.

What does the Tinlin map show?

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