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

Tyes, 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 Tyes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tyes in America

Tyes is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tyes surname appeared 362 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 Tyes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tyes 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 Tyes

The surname Tyes finds its origins in England, emerging in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an Old English word "tiece," meaning a baker or miller. This occupation-based surname suggests that the earliest bearers were likely involved in baking or milling trades.

The name Tyes has been recorded in various historical records, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mention a Richard le Tyeis. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the surname over time.

One notable bearer of the Tyes surname was John Tyes, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. He is mentioned in various records from the 1460s and 1470s, showcasing the surname's presence in urban centers.

In the 16th century, the Tyes surname appeared in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset, where a William Tyes was recorded as a baptism in 1578. This indicates the name's presence in the southwestern region of England.

Moving forward to the 17th century, the Tyes surname can be found in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1674, which listed a John Tyes as a taxpayer. This suggests the surname's spread across various counties in England.

Another notable bearer of the Tyes surname was Sir John Tyes, a prominent military officer who served in the English Civil War during the mid-17th century. He was born in 1620 and played a significant role in several key battles, further establishing the surname's historical significance.

In the 18th century, the Tyes surname appeared in the parish records of St. Peter's Church in Liverpool, where a Thomas Tyes was recorded as a baptism in 1712. This indicates the surname's presence in the northwest region of England during this period.

The Tyes surname has also been associated with place names, such as Tyes Farm in Kent, which may have derived from the surname or vice versa, reflecting the intricate relationship between surnames and geographic locations.

Throughout its history, the Tyes surname has been borne by various individuals, including William Tyes (1578-1640), a successful merchant in London; Richard Tyes (1670-1735), a prominent landowner in Warwickshire; and Elizabeth Tyes (1780-1855), a renowned philanthropist and advocate for women's education in Yorkshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tyes

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

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

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