Tint (name)

Tint is a surname with multiple possible origins.

One common origin is topographic, derived from the Old English word "tin," meaning a pointed hill or peak. In this context, the surname would have been used to denote someone who lived near such a landmark.

Another possibility is that it could be a variant of "Ting," a patronymic surname derived from a short form of a given name such as Augustine or Martin.

The surname is found predominantly in England. Early instances of the surname or its variants are documented in historical records such as tax rolls and property deeds. Spelling variations may include Tinnte, Tinte, and Tynt.