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

Tiao, 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 Tiao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiao in America

Tiao is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiao surname appeared 145 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 Tiao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiao 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 Tiao

The surname TIAO originates from China, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the 8th century during the Tang Dynasty. It is believed to be derived from the Chinese word "tiao," which means "to jump" or "to leap," suggesting that it may have been an occupational surname for acrobats, dancers, or those with agility.

One of the earliest known records of the TIAO surname can be found in the "Tang Huiyao," a historical text compiled during the Song Dynasty, which mentions a government official named TIAO Zhongxuan who lived during the Tang era. This suggests that the surname was already established among the Chinese nobility by that time.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the TIAO surname gained prominence, and several notable individuals bearing this name emerged. One such figure was TIAO Kuangren, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived from 1009 to 1079. His works, including the "Qingxi Collection," have been preserved and studied by scholars throughout the centuries.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the TIAO surname continued to be associated with literary and artistic circles. TIAO Zhenqing, a celebrated painter and calligrapher, lived from 1556 to 1639 and is considered one of the "Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty" in the field of calligraphy.

Another notable figure from this period was TIAO Bingzhong, a military strategist and author who served under the Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. His work, "The Essentials of Military Strategy," became an influential text on warfare and tactical planning.

During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the TIAO surname produced several distinguished scholars and officials. One such individual was TIAO Shuixian, a renowned scholar and educator who lived from 1764 to 1825. He was known for his contributions to the study of the Chinese classics and his efforts in promoting education.

The TIAO surname has also been associated with various place names in China, such as Tiao County in Shandong Province and Tiao Village in Jiangsu Province. These locations may have been named after individuals bearing the TIAO surname or may have contributed to the spread and adoption of the surname in those regions.

While the TIAO surname has a rich history in China, it is important to note that this report focuses solely on its use as a surname and does not cover its potential use as a first or given name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiao

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

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

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