Explore the Family Name Tiet
The meaning of Tiet
1. Vietnamese (Tiê´t): from the Chinese surname 薛, see Xue. 2. In some cases possibly also Dutch or North German: from a pet form of the personal name Diederik (see Dederick) or Dietrich. The surname Tiet is rare in the Netherlands and very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Tiet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tiet has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,887 and this number improved to 46,219 by 2010, indicating a change of 24.09%. The count of people with this surname also increased dramatically from 309 in 2000 to 461 in 2010, a growth of 49.19%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this name per 100,000 people rose by 45.45% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #46,219 | 24.09% |
| Count | 309 | 461 | 49.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.16 | 45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tiet
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Tiet also changed over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (96.76%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which decreased slightly to 95.66% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying with two or more races, white, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. Interestingly, the Hispanic community started appearing in the group carrying this surname, with 2.82% identifying as such in 2010, up from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 96.76% | 95.66% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |