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

Tia, 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 Tia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tia in America

Tia is the 54990th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tia surname appeared 374 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 Tia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tia 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 Tia

The surname Tia originated in Italy during the Middle Ages, derived from the Italian word "tio," meaning "uncle." It was a common practice in those times to assign surnames based on familial relationships or occupations. The name likely referred to someone who had an uncle as a prominent figure in their family or community.

Tia can be traced back to the 11th and 12th centuries in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. Early records show variations in spelling, including Tio, Tiu, and Tyu, reflecting the regional dialects and evolving language.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Tia can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Padovano, a collection of historical documents from the city of Padua, dating back to the 12th century. This manuscript mentions individuals with the surname Tia, providing insights into their social status and occupations during that era.

In the 13th century, the Tia family gained prominence in the city of Verona, where they were involved in the textile trade and held influential positions within the local government. Notable figures include Giacomo Tia (1220-1285), a successful merchant and member of the city council, and his son, Pietro Tia (1260-1315), who served as a magistrate.

During the Renaissance period, the Tia surname spread to other regions of Italy, including Tuscany and Lazio. One notable bearer of the name was Giovanni Tia (1492-1567), a renowned artist and sculptor from Florence, known for his intricate marble carvings adorning several churches and palaces in the city.

Another notable figure was Ludovico Tia (1555-1623), a scholar and philosopher from Rome, who published several influential works on ethics and political theory, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the time.

As the centuries passed, the Tia surname continued to be present in various parts of Italy, with individuals from this lineage contributing to various fields, including arts, academia, and public service. However, it is important to note that the historical records and references mentioned here are not exhaustive, and further research may uncover additional information about the origins and notable bearers of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tia

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

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 Tia 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 Tia 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 Tia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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