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

Tienda, 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 Tienda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tienda in America

Tienda is the 25572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tienda surname appeared 965 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 Tienda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tienda 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 Tienda

The surname Tienda is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Spanish word "tienda," which means "shop" or "tent." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who worked in or owned a shop or perhaps had connections to the trading industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tienda surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon during the 13th century. A merchant named Pedro de la Tienda was mentioned in a document dated 1289, indicating the presence of this surname in the region at that time.

During the 15th century, the name appeared in various records across Spain, including the Archivo General de Indias, which contains documents related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Juan Tienda, a soldier and explorer, was among the early Spanish settlers in the Caribbean in the late 1400s.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Tienda surname was Alonso Tienda, a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in Seville, Spain. His works, including the Monasterio de San Isidoro del Campo, have become part of the city's architectural heritage.

The 17th century saw the rise of Miguel Tienda, a Spanish playwright and poet who gained recognition for his comedic plays and satirical works. His play "El Mercader de Venecia" (The Merchant of Venice) was a popular adaptation of Shakespeare's famous work.

In the 19th century, the Tienda surname found its way to Latin American countries, particularly during the Spanish colonization period. One notable bearer of the name was Carlos Tienda, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century.

Throughout history, the Tienda surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, and intellectuals. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tienda

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

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

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