2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tiziani
An Italian surname referring to a person of Titian's lineage or family.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Tiziani. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tiziani surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Tiziani in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tiziani, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tiziani
The surname TIZIANI originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the 14th century. Derived from the Latin word "Titianus," it is believed to have been a personal name or a nickname given to individuals with a reddish complexion or red hair. This surname was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of Italy, such as Veneto and Lombardy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the TIZIANI name can be found in the historic city of Venice. In the late 14th century, a notable merchant and diplomat named Marco TIZIANI was mentioned in several official documents and records pertaining to trade agreements between Venice and neighboring city-states.
The TIZIANI name also appeared in various artistic and cultural contexts during the Renaissance period. A prominent figure was Girolamo TIZIANI, a celebrated painter born in Treviso in 1484. His works, including religious frescoes and portraits, adorned churches and noble residences throughout northern Italy.
In the 16th century, the TIZIANI family established itself as a prominent landholding clan in the Venetian countryside. The village of Tiziano, located in the province of Vicenza, is believed to have been named after a member of this influential family, further solidifying their connection to the region.
Another notable individual bearing the TIZIANI surname was Giovanni Battista TIZIANI, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several iconic structures, including the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, a remarkable Renaissance theater.
Moving into the 18th century, the TIZIANI name gained further recognition through the literary works of Pietro TIZIANI, a poet and philosopher born in Padua in 1720. His poetic compositions and philosophical treatises earned him widespread acclaim and secured his place among the intellectual elite of his time.
Throughout the centuries, the TIZIANI surname has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the northern regions. Its rich history reflects the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name to various fields, including commerce, art, architecture, and literature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tiziani
Among Census respondents with the surname Tiziani, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Tiziani bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tiziani surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 105
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tiziani
Tiziani appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-5 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,812 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.5%) | Down 14,812 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 3,182 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tiziani surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #149,446 | 2.1% |
| Count | 107 | 110 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tiziani bearers went from 107 to 110 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 3,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #149,446.
FAQ
Tiziani surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tiziani?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Tiziani. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Tiziani?
Tiziani ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Tiziani. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Tiziani.
Has Tiziani become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tiziani went from 107 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Tiziani?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tiziani, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tiziani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tiziani appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Black (1.8%), Hispanic (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tiziani (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tiziani mean?
An Italian surname referring to a person of Titian's lineage or family. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tiziani (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Tiziani?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.