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

Tiffer, 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 Tiffer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiffer in America

Tiffer is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiffer surname appeared 132 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 Tiffer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tiffer 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 Tiffer

The surname Tiffer is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely in the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "tyffere," which referred to a maker or seller of tiffany, a type of thin, transparent silk or muslin fabric.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiffer can be found in the Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire in 1327, where a John Tiffere is listed. This suggests that the name was already established in the West Midlands region of England by the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various forms, including Tyffere, Tiffour, and Tyffare, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. For example, a William Tyffare is mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1499, indicating the presence of the name in Yorkshire.

The Tiffer surname is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is Sir William Tiffer, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the late 16th century. He is recorded as having owned substantial properties in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

Another historical figure bearing the Tiffer name is John Tiffer, a prominent clockmaker from London who lived in the early 18th century. His clocks and timepieces were highly regarded and can still be found in museums and private collections.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the Tiffer surname was Thomas Tiffer, a British explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in Africa and the Middle East. He was born in 1820 and published several books detailing his adventures and discoveries.

The name Tiffer has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Tiffer's Green in Buckinghamshire and Tiffer's Hill in Gloucestershire. These locations may have been named after individuals or families bearing the Tiffer surname in the past.

Throughout its history, the Tiffer surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of England, particularly in the West Midlands, Yorkshire, and the southern counties. While not among the most common surnames, it has endured for centuries and continues to be carried by families with deep roots in England's history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiffer

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

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

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