Find out how popular the last name Ti is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ti.

Ti, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ti in America

Ti is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ti surname appeared 245 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ti to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ti

The surname "TI" has its origins in Italy, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a nickname derived from the Italian word "tizio," which means "such a person" or "so-and-so." This nickname may have been used to refer to someone whose real name was unknown or forgotten.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "TI" can be found in various historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. One notable reference is in the "Libro dei Leggittimi," a record of citizenship in the city of Bologna, where several individuals with the surname "TI" are listed.

In the 14th century, the surname "TI" appears in various Florentine records, including tax rolls and property deeds. One prominent figure from this time was Giovanni di TI, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the region of Tuscany between 1320 and 1389.

During the Renaissance period, the surname "TI" gained further recognition with the birth of Girolamo TI (1474-1544), a renowned Italian humanist, philosopher, and diplomat. He served as a secretary to several prominent figures, including Pope Leo X and Cardinal Giulio de' Medici.

Another notable individual with the surname "TI" was Filippo TI (1529-1597), an Italian architect and engineer who is best known for his work on the Palazzo Pitti in Florence. He also designed several churches and fortifications throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, the surname "TI" was associated with the noble family of TI di Borgonovo, who held lands and titles in the region of Emilia-Romagna. One member of this family, Guido TI (1618-1689), served as a military commander and played a significant role in the Wars of Castro.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "TI" has been found in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, and Veneto. It has also been spelled in different ways, such as "Tizi," "Tizzi," or "Tiziano," reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ti

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ti.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ti was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ti has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ti was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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