2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tizzard
A topographical surname denoting one who lived near a place overgrown with teasels.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Tizzard. 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 Tizzard 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Tizzard with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
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 Tizzard 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 Tizzard, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tizzard
The surname Tizzard originates from England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tiser," meaning a small wood or thicket, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a dense cluster of trees or shrubs.
One of the earliest references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a person named Richard Tizard is mentioned as a resident of Oxfordshire. This historical document, which recorded the names of landowners and tenants throughout England, provides valuable insight into the early distribution and prevalence of this surname.
During the medieval period, the Tizzard name was primarily concentrated in the southern counties of England, particularly in Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire. Several variations in spelling can be observed in historical records, including Tyzard, Tizard, and Tissard, reflecting the inconsistencies in written language during that era.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Tizzard surname was John Tizzard, a merchant and prominent citizen of Bristol, who served as the city's mayor in 1565. His legacy is further evidenced by the existence of Tizzard's Court, a historic alleyway in Bristol named after him.
Another significant individual was Sir Henry Tizzard, born in 1675, who was a respected lawyer and Member of Parliament for Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire during the early 18th century. He played a crucial role in the negotiation of the Treaty of Utrecht, which brought an end to the War of the Spanish Succession in 1713.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Henry Thomas Tizzard (1796-1859) gained recognition as a renowned English engraver and lithographer, known for his intricate works depicting architectural subjects and landscapes. His contributions to the artistic landscape of Victorian England are noteworthy.
The Tizzard name also gained prominence in the field of aviation during the 20th century. Sir Henry Tizard (1885-1959), a British scientist and inventor, made significant contributions to the development of radar technology, which played a crucial role in the Allied victory during World War II. He served as the Rector of Imperial College London and was knighted for his invaluable services.
While the origins of the Tizzard surname can be traced back to medieval England, its legacy has endured through the centuries, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields, including commerce, law, art, and science.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tizzard
Among Census respondents with the surname Tizzard, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Tizzard 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 Tizzard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tizzard
Tizzard appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,006 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,006 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 Tizzard 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 | #150,452 | #149,446 | 0.7% |
| Count | 109 | 110 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tizzard bearers went from 109 to 110 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,006 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #149,446.
FAQ
Tizzard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tizzard?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Tizzard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Tizzard?
Tizzard 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 Tizzard. 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 Tizzard.
Has Tizzard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tizzard went from 109 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Tizzard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tizzard, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Tizzard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tizzard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Tizzard (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 Tizzard mean?
A topographical surname denoting one who lived near a place overgrown with teasels. 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 Tizzard (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 Americans have the surname Tizzard?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.