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

Tye, 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 Tye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tye in America

Tye is the 8756th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tye surname appeared 3,746 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tye 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 Tye

The surname Tye is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "tyge," which means a small enclosure or croft. This name was initially used to denote someone who lived near a small enclosure or within a croft.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Tye can be traced back to the 13th century in various county records across England. It is believed to have originated in the counties of Kent, Essex, and Suffolk, where the name was particularly prevalent.

In the 14th century, the surname Tye appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, where it was spelled as "Atte Tye." This spelling variation suggests that the name was likely derived from a place name or a location where a person resided near a small enclosure or croft.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tye can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1301, which mentioned a person named Walter Tye.

During the 16th century, the surname Tye gained prominence in various parts of England. Notable individuals bearing this name included Sir Robert Tye (1507-1564), a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London.

In the 17th century, the surname Tye was associated with several notable figures, including John Tye (1609-1672), a prominent Puritan minister and author who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

Another notable individual with the surname Tye was Christopher Tye (c. 1505-1572), an English Renaissance composer and musician who served as the Master of the Choristers at Ely Cathedral.

During the 18th century, the surname Tye continued to be prominent in various regions of England. One notable bearer of the name was Samuel Tye (1724-1798), a renowned clockmaker from Gloucestershire who was known for his exceptional craftsmanship.

In the 19th century, the surname Tye was associated with several notable figures, including William Tye (1815-1892), a British landscape painter and member of the Royal Academy of Arts.

Throughout its history, the surname Tye has been closely associated with various place names and locations, particularly in the counties of Kent, Essex, and Suffolk, where the name was most prevalent. Despite its English origins, the surname Tye has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tye

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

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

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