Tumblin

Tumblin Meaning & Origin

About Tumblin
The surname Tumblin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "tumblen," meaning "to tumble" or "to fall." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was clumsy or prone to falling. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a tumbler or acrobat. Over time, the surname Tumblin has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Tumblin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Tumblin: 851
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tumblin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMPLN
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T051405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH1 M B L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈtəmblɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMPLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tumblin in Braille

Here's how to represent Tumblin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Tumblin in braille

How to sign the name Tumblin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Tumblin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tumblin in sign language

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