Explore the Family Name Tie
The meaning of Tie
1. Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 鐵, meaning ‘iron’ in Chinese: (i) from Tie (鐵), the name of a small ancient state (located in present-day Henan province), originally a fief granted to a royal member during the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC). (ii) from other minority ethnic groups in China. 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 池, see Chi 1. 3. English (Northamptonshire): variant of Tye. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Tie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tie has seen significant growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 107,038th most common, a number that improved to 82,908 by 2010, reflecting an increase of 22.54%. The count of individuals with the surname also rose from 154 to 227 during this period, marking a 47.4% hike. When measured per 100k individuals, the proportion of people named Tie increased by 33.33%, moving from 0.06 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,038 | #82,908 | 22.54% |
| Count | 154 | 227 | 47.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.08 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tie
The ethnicity associated with the surname Tie also varied based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with the surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, a group that grew from 55.84% in 2000 to 62.56% in 2010, indicating a change of 12.03%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 35.06% to 26.43%, a shift of -24.61%. Hispanic representation within the Tie surname was absent in 2000 but appeared at 3.96% in 2010. The proportion of Black individuals with the surname slightly declined from 5.19% to 4.85%, a decrease of -6.55%. There were no changes for the categories of Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which remained at 0 through both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 55.84% | 62.56% | 12.03% |
| White | 35.06% | 26.43% | -24.61% |
| Black | 5.19% | 4.85% | -6.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |