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

Tiet, 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 Tiet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiet in America

Tiet is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiet surname appeared 461 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 Tiet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiet 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 Tiet

The surname TIET is believed to have originated from the Low German region of northern Germany and the Netherlands. It is thought to be derived from the Low German word "tiet," which means "tiny" or "small." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptor for someone of small stature or a child.

The earliest known records of the name TIET date back to the 14th century in the regions of Westphalia and the Lower Rhine. In the Lübeck City Archives, there is a mention of a certain Hinrich Tiet in 1374, who was a merchant and guild member. Similarly, a record from the city of Münster in 1382 references a Ludolf Tiet, who was a landowner and farmer.

During the Middle Ages, the name TIET began to spread across the North German plains and into neighboring regions. In the 15th century, there are records of individuals with the surname TIET in the city of Bremen, as well as in the Dutch provinces of Friesland and Groningen.

One notable figure from history bearing the name TIET was Johann Tiet (1592-1657), a German Protestant theologian and writer from Lübeck. He was a prominent figure during the Reformation and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another important bearer of the surname was Hendrikus Tiet (1718-1794), a Dutch naval officer and explorer. He led several expeditions to the East Indies and played a significant role in the Dutch colonization efforts in the region.

In the 19th century, the name TIET can be found in various parts of Germany, including Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg, and Saxony. One notable individual from this period was Gustav Tiet (1829-1892), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives.

Other notable individuals with the surname TIET include Dietrich Tiet (1570-1638), a German Lutheran clergyman and author from Lübeck, and Anna Tiet (1692-1757), a Dutch painter and engraver known for her still-life works.

While the surname TIET may not be as common as some other German or Dutch names, it has a long and rich history dating back to the Middle Ages, with bearers of the name making significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiet

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

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

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