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

Tiedt, 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 Tiedt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiedt in America

Tiedt is the 33121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiedt surname appeared 691 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 Tiedt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiedt 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 Tiedt

The surname Tiedt is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "tidi," which means "time" or "season." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person or family associated with a specific time or season, perhaps in relation to agricultural practices or seasonal events.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiedt can be found in the Annals of Quedlinburg, a medieval chronicle written in the 11th century. The document mentions a nobleman named Tiedemann, which is likely a variation of the same surname. This suggests that the name was already established in certain regions of Germany by that time.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Tiedt surname appeared in various records and documents across northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, and Mecklenburg. This indicates that the name was well-established in these areas, potentially originating from local place names or occupations.

In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the name Tiedt was Johann Tiedt, a German theologian and reformer born in 1516. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement and was a close associate of Martin Luther. Another prominent figure was Hans Tiedt, a German painter and engraver who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, known for his religious artwork.

In the 18th century, Johannes Tiedt, a German composer and organist born in 1700, gained recognition for his contributions to church music. Additionally, Carl Friedrich Tiedt, a German jurist and legal scholar born in 1770, made significant contributions to the field of law during his lifetime.

One of the most famous individuals with the Tiedt surname was Wilhelm Tiedt, a German-American educator and author born in 1833. He played a crucial role in establishing the principles of modern physical education and authored several influential works on the subject.

While the surname Tiedt has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and immigration patterns. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to the name can be traced back to its German origins, reflecting its evolution over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiedt

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

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

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