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

Ticer, 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 Ticer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ticer in America

Ticer is the 35246th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ticer surname appeared 639 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 Ticer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ticer 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 Ticer

The surname Ticer has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tician," which means "to entice" or "to allure." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was known for their persuasive or charming nature.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ticer can be found in the Cambridgeshire Hundred Rolls of 1279, where a Robert Ticer is mentioned. This record provides valuable insight into the geographical distribution of the name during the medieval period, indicating its presence in the county of Cambridgeshire.

The Ticer surname also appears in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332, a tax record from the reign of Edward III. Here, the name is listed as "Tysser," which is likely a variant spelling reflecting the evolution of the name over time.

In the 16th century, the Ticer surname can be found in the parish records of Warwickshire. One notable individual bearing this name was John Ticer, born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1583. He was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and may have been acquainted with the renowned playwright, given their shared hometown.

During the 17th century, the Ticer surname gained prominence in the county of Norfolk. Samuel Ticer, born in 1654 in Great Yarmouth, was a prominent merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the local economy.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Ticer, born in 1698 in Lincolnshire. She was a renowned author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of love and nature. Her collection of poems, "Verses from the Heart," published in 1732, was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Ticer name can be found in the records of the parish of St. Giles in London. William Ticer, born in 1721, was a respected tradesman and member of the local community.

As the centuries passed, the Ticer surname continued to spread across different regions of England, with various spellings and variations emerging, such as Tycer, Tiser, and Tyser. Despite these variations, the name maintained its distinctive origins and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ticer

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

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

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