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

Tyan, 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 Tyan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tyan in America

Tyan is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tyan surname appeared 177 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 Tyan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tyan 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 Tyan

The surname TYAN is believed to have originated in Armenia, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is thought to derive from the Armenian word "tyan," meaning "house" or "home," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to a specific dwelling or area where the family resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TYAN surname can be found in a 13th-century Armenian manuscript, which mentions a nobleman named Hovhannes TYAN. This document provides valuable insight into the surname's antiquity and its association with the Armenian aristocracy during that period.

In the 15th century, records indicate the presence of a prominent TYAN family in the city of Van, located in what is now eastern Turkey. This family played a significant role in the region's cultural and political affairs, with several members holding influential positions within the local government and ecclesiastical circles.

The TYAN name has also been linked to the village of Tyan, situated in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. This connection suggests that the surname may have originated as a locational name, referring to individuals who hailed from or were associated with this particular settlement.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the TYAN surname. One such individual was Grigor TYAN (1550-1621), a renowned Armenian scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient manuscripts and the preservation of Armenian cultural heritage.

Another prominent figure was Avetis TYAN (1780-1857), a celebrated Armenian poet and writer who gained recognition for his lyrical works and his efforts in promoting Armenian literature during the early 19th century.

In the realm of politics, Hovhannes TYAN (1867-1938) was a prominent Armenian statesman and diplomat who served as the first Prime Minister of the short-lived Armenian Republic in 1918-1919.

The TYAN surname has also been associated with the world of art, with notable figures such as Sargis TYAN (1892-1975), a celebrated Armenian painter and illustrator whose works captured the essence of traditional Armenian life and landscapes.

Lastly, Levon TYAN (1920-2002), a distinguished Armenian engineer and scientist, made significant contributions to the field of aerospace engineering, working on various projects related to rocket and satellite technology.

While the TYAN surname may have originated in Armenia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities, ensuring that this ancient name continues to hold a place in global history and cultural diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tyan

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

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

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