Find out how popular the first name Tysen has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tysen by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Tysen is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 99% of people named Tysen being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 25 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tysen.

The history of the first name Tysen

The name Tysen is of Scandinavian origin, believed to have derived from the Old Norse name Tyri, which was a variant of the name Tyr. Tyr was the name of the Norse god of war and law, one of the principal deities in Norse mythology. The name Tyri was a diminutive form of this name, and over time, it evolved into various spellings such as Tysen, Thyssen, and Thyson.

The earliest recorded use of the name Tysen dates back to the Viking Age in Scandinavia, around the 8th to 11th centuries. During this time, the name was primarily used by the Norse people living in parts of modern-day Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland.

In ancient Norse texts and sagas, there are references to individuals bearing names derived from Tyr, although specific mentions of the name Tysen are scarce. One notable figure from Norse mythology was Tyr himself, who was depicted as a courageous and honorable god, known for his bravery in battle and his role as a protector of justice.

As the Vikings expanded their reach through exploration and conquest, the name Tysen likely spread to other parts of Europe. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Tysen Olafsson, a Norwegian chieftain who lived in the 11th century and was known for his leadership during the Norse expeditions to the British Isles.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Tysen. One such figure was Tysen van der Heyden, a Dutch Golden Age painter who lived from 1657 to 1712. His works, which included landscapes and architectural scenes, are highly regarded in the Dutch art tradition.

Another notable Tysen was Tysen Bunker, an American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He was born in 1761 and is remembered for his bravery during the Battle of Monmouth in 1778, where he served as a private in the Continental Army.

In the 19th century, Tysen Sørensen was a Norwegian businessperson and industrialist who lived from 1818 to 1887. He founded the Thyssen-Bornemisza Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Germany, which became one of the largest industrial companies in Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

More recently, Tysen Knight was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 2003 to 2010. He was born in 1981 and played for several teams, including the Memphis Grizzlies and the Cleveland Cavaliers, during his professional career.

Data source

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