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

Tisi, 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 Tisi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tisi in America

Tisi is the 58042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tisi surname appeared 350 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 Tisi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tisi 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 Tisi

The surname TISI is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Italian personal name "Tiso," which itself may have roots in the ancient Etruscan language.

One of the earliest known references to the name TISI can be found in the historic records of Florence, where a certain Tisi family is mentioned as early as the 13th century. This family was involved in the textile trade, which was a significant industry in the region at the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Buonamico Tisi (1262-1339) was a prominent painter and sculptor in Siena. His works, including frescoes and altarpieces, can still be seen in various churches and museums throughout Tuscany.

During the Renaissance period, the TISI surname gained further recognition through the accomplishments of Benvenuto Tisi, better known as Il Garofalo (1481-1559), a celebrated painter from Ferrara. His works, characterized by their vibrant colors and delicate brushwork, adorned many churches and private residences across northern Italy.

In the 17th century, Giovanni Battista Tisi (1601-1669), a skilled architect from Bologna, left his mark on the city's architectural landscape. He designed several notable buildings, including the Church of San Bartolomeo and the Palazzo Malvezzi-Campeggi.

Another prominent figure bearing the TISI surname was Giuseppe Tisi (1733-1805), a renowned architect and painter from Busseto, in the province of Parma. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Teatro Regio in Parma.

Throughout history, the TISI surname has also been associated with various place names and localities in Italy, such as Tisi, a small village in the province of Piacenza, and Tisi di Monticelli d'Ongina, a hamlet in the province of Piacenza. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tisi

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

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

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