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

Tidd, 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 Tidd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tidd in America

Tidd is the 13190th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tidd surname appeared 2,317 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tidd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tidd 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 Tidd

The surname Tidd is believed to originate from the Old English word "tyd," meaning "time" or "season." It is thought to have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a timekeeper or someone responsible for keeping track of time during agricultural activities or other tasks that required adherence to specific schedules.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Tidd can be traced back to the 13th century in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Hertfordshire, Suffolk, and Essex. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Ralph Tydd, who was mentioned in the Feet of Fines records for Hertfordshire in 1260.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Tyd, Tydd, and Tydde, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that period. One notable example is John Tydd, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Suffolk in 1327.

The surname Tidd is also found in several place names across England, including Tydd St. Giles and Tydd St. Mary in Cambridgeshire, which were named after the local Tidd families who were prominent landowners in those areas during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Tidd was William Tidd, who was born around 1450 in Hertfordshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry.

Another notable figure was John Tidd, born in 1520 in Suffolk. He was a successful merchant and played a significant role in the local community, serving as a churchwarden and contributing to the construction of the village church.

In the 17th century, Edward Tidd (1638-1712) was a prominent lawyer and legal writer from London. He authored several influential works on English law and legal procedures, contributing significantly to the development of the legal system during that time.

During the 18th century, Samuel Tidd (1742-1810) was a respected clergyman and author from Cambridgeshire. He published several religious works and served as the vicar of Tydd St. Mary, the village from which his surname derived.

In the 19th century, William Tidd (1805-1878) was a renowned architect and surveyor from London. He designed numerous notable buildings, including several churches and public works projects, contributing significantly to the architectural landscape of the city.

These examples illustrate the long history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who bore the surname Tidd throughout the centuries, reflecting its origins as an occupational name and its later association with various locations and notable figures across England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tidd

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

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

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