About Tumpkin
The surname Tumpkin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tump," meaning a hillock or small mound. It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or on a small hill. The suffix "-kin" is a diminutive, indicating a small or little hill. Therefore, the surname Tumpkin can be interpreted as "little hill" or "one who lives near a small mound."
The surname Tumpkin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tumpkin 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 Tumpkin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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