Explore the Family Name Tierce
The meaning of Tierce
French: 1. from the feminine form of Tiers ‘third’, probably denoting someone who had a third share in something or who owed a third of their agricultural produce in dues. 2. (Tiercé): habitational name from a place so named in Maine-et-Loire. History: Jonathan Andrew Tierce and his brother Peter, who arrived in CT from Ireland c.1765, were reportedly descendants of French Huguenots. However, their name is not listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors, nor in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
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How common is the last name Tierce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tierce has seen a decrease in its overall popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 37,881 in terms of popularity and decreased to 39,837 by 2010, signifying a drop of 5.16%. Despite this decline in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Tierce remained consistent at 551 during both census years. This suggests that while the surname may have lessened in relative popularity, the number of people with the name Tierce has stayed steady.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,881 | #39,837 | -5.16% |
| Count | 551 | 551 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tierce
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tierce, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in distribution over the same decade. The majority identifying as white decreased slightly from 95.64% in 2000 to 93.1% in 2010. However, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased significantly from 1.27% to 2.18% over the same period, marking a growth of 71.65%. Similarly, individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black also saw increases of 62.76% and 59.34% respectively. No Tierce individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 93.1% | -2.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.36% | 62.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 2.18% | 71.65% |
| Black | 0.91% | 1.45% | 59.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |