Description:
Tyngs is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English words ‘ting’ or ‘tyng’, meaning ‘assembly’ or ‘meeting’, and ‘sūn’, meaning ‘son’. The surname is believed to have originally been used to denote a person who was the son of a leader of a local assembly. The Tyngs surname is found in records dating back to the 13th century, with the earliest known record being that of William Tyngs in the Hundred Rolls of 1273. The name is most commonly found in England, but can also be found in other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland. The variations of the Tyngs surname include Tyng, Tyngs, Tynges, Ting, and Tings. The culture and customs associated with the Tyngs surname are unknown. However, it is likely that the surname was associated with the local assemblies that it derived from. It is possible that the name was associated with a sense of community and belonging, as well as a sense of leadership and authority.
