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

Tie, 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 Tie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tie in America

Tie is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tie surname appeared 227 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 Tie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tie 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 Tie

The surname Tie has its origins in the Germanic tribes that inhabited parts of northern Europe during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "tidi," which means "strong" or "hardy." This suggests that the name may have originally been used to describe someone who was physically robust or resilient.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Tie can be traced back to the 11th century, appearing in various records and manuscripts from regions such as present-day Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. One notable mention is found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the Duchy of Brabant, where a certain Henricus Tide is listed as a landowner in the year 1087.

In the 12th century, the name Tie began to spread across Europe as a result of population movements and trade. It was particularly prevalent in the Low Countries, where variations such as Tye and Tije were commonly used. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Willelmus Tije, a merchant from the city of Ghent who is mentioned in the city's guild records from 1189.

As the name continued to evolve over the centuries, it took on various spellings and forms, often reflecting the local dialects and languages of the regions where it was adopted. In England, for instance, the name appeared as Tye or Tye-Smith, possibly indicating a connection to the occupation of a tie-maker or a person involved in the production of textile-related goods.

Several notable figures throughout history have borne the surname Tie or one of its variants. One such individual was Johannes Tye (1505-1572), an English composer and organist who served as a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal during the reigns of Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Another was Sir Samuel Tye (1619-1700), a English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1676.

In the Netherlands, the name Tie has been associated with several prominent families, including the Van Tie family, which produced several influential members in the fields of law, politics, and academia. One notable figure was Jacobus van Tie (1688-1761), a Dutch jurist and author who served as a professor of law at the University of Leiden.

While the surname Tie may not be as widely distributed as some other surnames, it has a rich history and a connection to the Germanic roots of northern Europe. Its evolution over time reflects the migrations and cultural exchanges that have shaped the region, and its various forms and spellings serve as a testament to the diversity of languages and dialects that have influenced the development of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tie

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

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

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