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

Tyo, 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 Tyo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tyo in America

Tyo is the 22924th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tyo surname appeared 1,116 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 Tyo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tyo 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 Tyo

The surname "TYO" has its roots in the Scandinavian and North Germanic regions, originating in the medieval era around the 9th to 11th centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "tyr," which means "god of war" or "god of glory," referring to the prominent Norse deity Tyr. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by individuals with a strong warrior heritage or those who sought to align themselves with the ideals of honor and bravery associated with the god Tyr.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "TYO" can be traced back to the Icelandic sagas, where it appeared as "Tyri" or "Tysson," denoting a patronymic form meaning "son of Tyr." These sagas, which date back to the 13th and 14th centuries, provide valuable insights into the cultural and linguistic landscape of the time and offer glimpses into the lives of individuals bearing this surname.

As the surname spread across Scandinavia and eventually to other parts of Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Tyo," "Tye," and "Tyo." In England, the name can be found in historical records from the 15th century onwards, with notable individuals including Sir Robert Tyo (1435-1492), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Lincolnshire.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "TYO" was Hans Tyo (1520-1583), a renowned Dutch painter and engraver from the Renaissance era, known for his intricate landscapes and religious compositions. His works can be found in various museums and collections throughout Europe.

In the 17th century, the name "TYO" appeared in the records of the Dutch East India Company, with Johan Tyo (1625-1688) serving as a navigator and cartographer, contributing to the exploration and mapping of the Indonesian archipelago and the Spice Islands.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "TYO" continued to be associated with individuals of significance, such as the Swedish mathematician and astronomer Anders Tyo (1745-1819), who made valuable contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

It is also worth mentioning that the surname "TYO" has occasionally been linked to certain place names, particularly in Scandinavia, where locations like Tyoholm and Tyosund may have influenced the surname's development and distribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tyo

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

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

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