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

Tiamzon, 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 Tiamzon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiamzon in America

Tiamzon is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiamzon surname appeared 149 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 Tiamzon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiamzon 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 Tiamzon

The surname "TIAMZON" is of Filipino origin, originating from the Tagalog language spoken in the Philippines. It is believed to have emerged during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century.

The name "TIAMZON" is likely derived from a combination of Tagalog words or possibly a variation of a Spanish name adapted to the Tagalog phonetic system. It may have roots in words related to geographical features, occupations, or personal characteristics.

Historical records from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, such as baptismal records, census data, and land ownership documents, may contain some of the earliest references to the surname "TIAMZON." However, due to the scarcity of preserved records from that period, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact origin and earliest documented instances of this surname.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "TIAMZON" was Juan Tiamzon, a landowner and farmer who lived in the province of Bulacan in the late 18th century. Another notable bearer of this name was Maria Tiamzon, a renowned weaver and artisan from the town of Taal, Batangas, who was active in the early 19th century.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century, a prominent figure named Andres Tiamzon played a crucial role as a military leader and strategist in the province of Cavite. He was instrumental in several battles against the Spanish colonial forces.

In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the surname "TIAMZON" was José Tiamzon, a renowned painter and artist who was born in 1920 in Manila. His works depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes, and he was celebrated for his unique style and mastery of color.

Another notable bearer of this surname was Maria Luisa Tiamzon, a prominent educator and women's rights advocate who lived from 1885 to 1965. She founded several schools and educational institutions in the Philippines and worked tirelessly to promote women's education and empowerment.

While the surname "TIAMZON" is primarily concentrated in the Philippines, it has also been carried by individuals who have migrated to other countries, contributing to the global diaspora of Filipinos.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiamzon

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

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

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