Explore the Family Name Tidey
The meaning of Tidey
English (southeastern): variant of Tidy, a nickname from Middle English tidi ‘brave, virtuous; healthy, beautiful’. Compare Tidman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tidey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tidey has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 67,113 but by 2010, it had climbed to 64,200, marking a 4.34% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 275 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, reflecting a 12.73% surge. Comparatively, the proportion per 100,000 residents saw a 10% increase, going from 0.1 to 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #64,200 | 4.34% |
| Count | 275 | 310 | 12.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tidey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Tidey surname is predominantly associated with the white ethnic group, which accounted for 96.36% in 2000 and slightly reduced to 94.52% by 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Tidey surname bearers increased by 32.99%, rising from 2.91% in 2000 to 3.87% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Tidey surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 94.52% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 3.87% | 32.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |