About Timken
The surname Timken is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Tyma" or "Tima," which means "fame" or "renown." The addition of the suffix "-ken" indicates "son of," making Timken mean "son of Tyma" or "son of Tima." This surname likely originated as a patronymic name, denoting someone who was the son of a person named Tyma or Tima.
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The surname Timken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Timken based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Timken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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