TIMMONS

Meaning

A patronymic surname derived from the personal name Timmon or Timothy, meaning 'one who honors God' or 'of Timmon's family.'

Etymology

The surname derives from the given name Timmon, a diminutive of Timothy, combined with the patronymic suffix '-s' or '-ons' indicating 'son of' or 'family of.' Timothy itself comes from the Greek 'timē' (honor) and 'theos' (God).

About the TIMMONS Surname

A patronymic surname common in English and Irish populations with roots in the given name Timothy. The name has spread widely through Irish and English immigration to North America.

Distribution

Found in England and Ireland with significant populations in North America, particularly the United States.

Notable Bearers

Bobby Timmons (jazz pianist)

People with the TIMMONS Surname