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

Tiffany, 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 Tiffany surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiffany in America

Tiffany is the 6900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiffany surname appeared 4,871 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Tiffany.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiffany 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 Tiffany

The surname Tiffany has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "tifaine," which means a type of silk or fabric. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the occupation of a silk or fabric merchant or weaver.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Tiffany dates back to the 12th century, although the spelling varied during this time. In the Domesday Book, a medieval census compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, there are several references to individuals with similar names, such as "Tifene" and "Tiffeine."

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Tiffany was Roger Tiffany, who lived in Normandy in the late 12th century. Another notable figure was John Tiffany, a merchant from London who was mentioned in records from the early 15th century.

The surname Tiffany is also associated with several place names in England, such as Tiffany's Manor in Gloucestershire and Tiffany's Farm in Oxfordshire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the surname Tiffany who owned or resided in those areas.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Tiffany:

1. Charles Lewis Tiffany (1812-1902), an American businessman and founder of the renowned Tiffany & Co. jewelry company.
2. Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933), an American artist and designer, best known for his stained glass work and the Tiffany lamps.
3. Osmond Tiffany (1823-1897), an American lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the New York Court of Appeals.
4. Sarah Tiffany (1791-1870), an American educator and one of the founders of the Hartford Female Seminary, an influential school for women in the 19th century.
5. Francis Tiffany (1827-1908), an American artist and member of the Hudson River School of painters, known for his landscape paintings.

The surname Tiffany has maintained its presence throughout history, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including business, art, law, and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiffany

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

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

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