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

Tiber, 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 Tiber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiber in America

Tiber is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiber surname appeared 134 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 Tiber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiber 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 Tiber

The surname TIBER originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "Tiberis," which was the name of the river that flows through Rome. The Tiber River played a significant role in the development of ancient Rome, and it is possible that the name was given to individuals who lived near or worked on the river.

In the early medieval period, many families adopted surnames based on their location or occupation. The surname TIBER may have been used to identify people who resided in the area around the Tiber River or who had some association with the river, such as fishermen or boatmen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TIBER can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Dominii Temporalis S. Sedis, a collection of documents related to the temporal possessions of the Holy See, dating back to the 8th century. In this document, a man named "Petrus Tiberis" is mentioned, suggesting that the surname was already in use by that time.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname TIBER. One such person was Giovanni Battista Tiber (1500-1570), an Italian sculptor and architect who contributed to the design of the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Another prominent figure was Gaspare Tiber (1560-1630), a renowned painter and engraver from Bologna, who was known for his religious artwork.

In the 18th century, the surname TIBER was associated with the Italian explorer and cartographer, Giuseppe Tiber (1715-1792). He was responsible for mapping various regions of South America, including parts of the Amazon basin, and his work contributed significantly to the understanding of the geography of the region.

Another individual of note was the Italian mathematician and astronomer, Vincenzo Tiber (1778-1846). He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is known for his work on the calculation of planetary orbits.

Throughout history, the surname TIBER has been found in various regions of Italy, particularly in areas surrounding the Tiber River, such as Rome, Lazio, and Umbria. However, due to migration and the spread of Italian communities around the world, individuals bearing the surname TIBER can now be found in many other countries as well.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiber

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

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

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