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

Tyce, 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 Tyce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tyce in America

Tyce is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tyce surname appeared 187 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 Tyce.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tyce 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 Tyce

The surname TYCE is believed to have originated from the Anglo-Saxon regions of England, specifically in the county of Yorkshire during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "tice," meaning a small child or a young boy. The name could have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term for a small or diminutive person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TYCE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Tyces." This comprehensive survey of landowners and property holders in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that era.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as "Tyces," "Tycis," and "Tycys," in various legal documents and parish records across Yorkshire and neighboring counties. These variations reflect the fluidity of surname spellings in medieval times, often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes.

One notable figure bearing the surname TYCE was John Tyce, a prominent merchant and freeman of the city of York in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was actively involved in the wool trade and held positions of influence within the city's guilds.

Another significant individual was William Tyce, a Puritan minister who lived in the 17th century. Born in Yorkshire in 1608, he played a role in the religious turmoil of the English Civil War era and was known for his outspoken Puritan views.

In the 18th century, the surname TYCE can be found associated with several notable families in the Yorkshire region, such as the Tyces of Beverley and the Tyces of Scarborough. These families were often landowners and involved in local governance and community affairs.

One noteworthy figure from this period was Thomas Tyce (1712-1789), a respected lawyer and magistrate in the city of York. He was known for his expertise in legal matters and served as a Justice of the Peace for several decades.

The 19th century saw the TYCE surname spread beyond its traditional Yorkshire roots, with families bearing this name establishing themselves in various parts of England and even migrating to other parts of the British Empire, including North America and Australia.

Overall, the surname TYCE has a rich history rooted in the medieval Anglo-Saxon culture of Yorkshire, England. Its origins as a descriptive nickname for a small child have evolved into a distinctive surname with a notable presence in various historical records and influential individuals over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tyce

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

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

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