Explore the Family Name Tietje
The meaning of Tietje
North German, East Frisian, and North Frisian: from a Frisian-Low German pet form of a compound ancient Germanic personal name from theud ‘people, race’ (such as Dietrich) + the diminutive suffix -ge. This surname is (very) rare in East and North Frisia. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhard, Erwin, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Tietje in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tietje experienced a slight surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The census data reveals that the rank of Tietje improved from 45,651 in 2000 to 45,347 in 2010, showing a modest change of about 0.67%. The count numbers for this surname also rose by 7.03% over this decade, moving up from 441 in 2000 to 472 in 2010. However, upon examination, it's clear that the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #45,347 | 0.67% |
| Count | 441 | 472 | 7.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tietje
From an ethnic identity perspective, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Tietje surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with slight growth of 0.09% over the decade. The percentage of self-identified Whites with this surname increased from 95.46% in 2000 to 95.55% in 2010. There was also a minor decrease in the Hispanic population carrying the Tietje surname, dropping from 3.40% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010, a change of -6.47%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all registered no changes, remaining at 0.00% throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.46% | 95.55% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 3.18% | -6.47% |
| 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% |