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

Tietjen, 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 Tietjen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tietjen in America

Tietjen is the 17182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tietjen surname appeared 1,648 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 Tietjen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tietjen 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 Tietjen

The surname Tietjen originated in northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "tiet," meaning "people" or "nation," combined with the suffix "-jen," which denotes a place of origin or affiliation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tietjen surname can be traced back to the 15th century in the town of Tetenbüll, located in Schleswig-Holstein. This town's name, which translates to "the people's village," may have contributed to the origin of the Tietjen surname. Historical records from this period, such as parish registers and municipal documents, often reference individuals bearing the Tietjen name.

In the 16th century, the Tietjen surname began to spread beyond its initial geographic confines, appearing in various regions of northern Germany. This expansion was likely facilitated by migration, trade, and the establishment of new settlements. During this time, variations in spelling, such as Tietjen, Tietgen, and Tietchen, also emerged.

One notable bearer of the Tietjen name was Johann Tietjen (1529-1595), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in the Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein. His writings and sermons influenced religious thought and practices in the region.

In the 17th century, the Tietjen surname gained prominence with the birth of Matthias Tietjen (1642-1719), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Hamburg. His innovative designs and contributions to the field of horology earned him recognition throughout Europe.

During the 18th century, the Tietjen family continued to make their mark in various fields. Notable figures include Hans Tietjen (1725-1802), a respected merchant and ship owner from the city of Lübeck, and Anna Tietjen (1748-1821), a celebrated opera singer who performed in the prestigious theaters of Berlin and Dresden.

The 19th century witnessed the global spread of the Tietjen surname as members of the family migrated to various parts of the world, including the Americas and Australia. One notable figure from this era was Carl Tietjen (1834-1905), a German-American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of St. Louis, Missouri.

Throughout its long history, the Tietjen surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural, economic, and intellectual landscapes of the regions they inhabited.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tietjen

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

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

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