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

Tisby, 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 Tisby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tisby in America

Tisby is the 43885th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tisby surname appeared 491 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 Tisby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tisby 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 Tisby

The surname Tisby has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locative name, derived from a place name or a geographical feature in an area where the family resided. One possible explanation is that the name originated from the Old English words "tís" meaning "twig" or "branch" and "by" meaning "village" or "settlement." This suggests that the name could have referred to a hamlet or a small village located near a wooded area or a thicket.

Another theory suggests that the name might be related to the Old Norse word "tis," which means "marsh" or "swamp." In this case, the name could have been associated with a settlement situated near a marshy or swampy area. The spelling variations of the name, such as Tisbie, Tisbey, and Tisbey, lend credence to this theory.

While no specific historical references or records from the Domesday Book have been found for the surname Tisby, some notable individuals bearing this name have been documented throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of John Tisby, who lived in Lincolnshire, England, in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named William Tisby was a merchant and landowner in Norfolk, England. His legacy is preserved in the form of a historical document known as the "Tisby Papers," which provides insight into the commercial and agricultural practices of the time.

During the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Robert Tisby, a clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, from 1632 to 1667. He was known for his scholarly works on theology and religious matters.

In the 18th century, Thomas Tisby (1705-1778) was a prominent architect and surveyor based in London. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including churches and manor houses, throughout various parts of England.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Tisby (1789-1865), a philanthropist and social reformer from Yorkshire. She was actively involved in various charitable organizations and contributed significantly to improving the lives of the underprivileged in her community.

While the surname Tisby is not among the most common surnames, it has left its mark on history through the achievements and contributions of its bearers across various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tisby

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

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

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