About Tumlinson
The surname Tumlinson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Tumel," meaning "to tumble" or "to fall," combined with the suffix "-son," meaning "son of." Therefore, Tumlinson can be interpreted as "son of Tumel" or "son of the one who tumbles." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was clumsy or prone to falling, and eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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