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

Tzic, 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 Tzic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tzic in America

Tzic is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tzic surname appeared 141 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 Tzic.

The history of the last name Tzic

The surname TZIC originated in the Eastern European region of Transylvania, now part of modern-day Romania. Its roots can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was likely derived from the Slavic word "tzitza," meaning "breast" or "teat." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a prominent physical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TZIC appears in a 14th-century manuscript from the Monastery of Putna, where a monk named Teodor Tzic is mentioned. This document provides evidence that the name was already in use among the monastic community at that time.

In the 15th century, the TZIC surname can be found in various land records and tax registers from the region of Wallachia, which was part of the principality of Transylvania. These records often list individuals with the name, along with their occupations and landholdings.

During the 16th century, the name TZIC gained prominence through the exploits of Ion Tzic, a renowned military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Transylvania against Ottoman invasions. Born in 1521, Ion Tzic is celebrated in local folklore and historical accounts for his bravery and strategic prowess.

Another notable figure bearing the TZIC surname was Mihai Tzic, a scholar and linguist who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1638 in the town of Brasov, Mihai Tzic is credited with translating several important works from Latin and Greek into the Romanian language, contributing significantly to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge during that era.

In the 18th century, the TZIC name appears in connection with various place names in Transylvania, such as Tzicfalva (meaning "TZIC village") and Tzicpatak (meaning "TZIC stream"). These place names likely derived from individuals or families with the TZIC surname who had settled in or owned land in those areas.

One of the most prominent figures associated with the TZIC name is Gheorghe Tzic, a renowned poet and playwright who lived in the 19th century. Born in 1812 in the town of Sibiu, Gheorghe Tzic's works played a significant role in the development of Romanian literature and the promotion of cultural identity during a time of political upheaval and national awakening.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tzic

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

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 Tzic 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.

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

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