Tymms History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Tymms

What does the name Tymms mean?

The Tymms name is an important part of the history of the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Tymms is derived from the Old English personal name Tima or the Old German forename Thiemmo. Contrary to some popular theories, Tymms is not derived from Timothy, since that name was not introduced in England until after the Restoration.

Early Origins of the Tymms family

The surname Tymms was first found in Kent where they held a family seat from ancient times before the Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Tymms family

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Tymms Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Tymms were recorded, including Timms, Timm, Tymms, Times and others.

Early Notables of the Tymms family

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Tymms migration to the United States +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Tymms family emigrate to North America:

Tymms Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Frederick Tymms, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States from London, England, in 1918

Contemporary Notables of the name Tymms (post 1700) +

Samuel Tymms (1808-1871), English antiquary, born at Camberwell in Surrey
Athol Stanley Mortimer Tymms (1886-1949), Australian rules footballer