Explore the Family Name Tison
The meaning of Tison
1. French: nickname from Old French tison ‘piece of wood’ and ‘firebrand’, in the latter sense perhaps denoting someone with a fiery temperament. 2. French (Nord and Pas-de-Calais): ethnic name from a derivative of Old French teis ‘German, Flemish’, from ancient Germanic theod ‘people’. Compare Teson and Tesson. 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Theissen or Theisen. Compare Tyson.
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How common is the last name Tison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tison in the United States has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,755th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 19,885th in the rankings, indicating a decline of 6.03%. The number of people bearing the surname remained relatively stable, with only a minimal decrease from 1,352 in 2000 to 1,351 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Tison per 100,000 people decreased by 8% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,755 | #19,885 | -6.03% |
| Count | 1,352 | 1,351 | -0.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tison
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tison between 2000 and 2010. A significant majority of those with the surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 92.31% in 2000 to 90.6% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of Tisons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with the former increasing by 22.56% and the latter by 40.51%. Notably, the data shows an introduction of multiracial identity among Tisons, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Black representation among Tisons dropped to zero by 2010, and there were no recorded Tisons identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.31% | 90.6% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.33% | 40.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.66% | 3.26% | 22.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Black | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |