Explore the Family Name Tyson
The meaning of Tyson
1. English: variant of Dyson (see Dye). 2. English: nickname from Old French tison ‘firebrand’, perhaps for someone with a fiery temperament. 3. Americanized form of German Theissen or Theisen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tyson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tyson has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Tyson was ranked 1,152nd in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 1,221st place, representing a change of -5.99%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Tyson surname increased by 3.71% from 27,911 in 2000 to 28,947 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of -5.22%, moving from 10.35 in 2000 to 9.81 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,152 | #1,221 | -5.99% |
| Count | 27,911 | 28,947 | 3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 10.35 | 9.81 | -5.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tyson
The ethnicity associated with the Tyson surname has also shown some shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest increase was seen in the Hispanic ethnicity which rose by 67.16%, followed by those identifying with two or more races with an increase of 30.94%. The Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity also saw a growth of 24.32%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identified as white showed a decrease of 4.95%. Individuals who identify as black saw a slight increase of 2.83%, making up 41.40% of people with the Tyson surname in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group also experienced a modest rise of 8.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.61% | 52.86% | -4.95% |
| Black | 40.26% | 41.4% | 2.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 2.37% | 30.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.24% | 67.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.67% | 8.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.46% | 24.32% |
Tyson ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Tyson is British & Irish, which comprises 47.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.0%) and Nigerian (5.9%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 47.8% |
| French & German | 22.0% |
| Nigerian | 5.9% |
| Other | 24.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Tyson
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Tyson have recent ancestry locations all within United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 76.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 76.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 75.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 75.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 75.50% |
What Tyson haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Tyson is R-Z19, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z19 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and R-M405, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Sutton, Randall, Sutter, Piper, Wiese, Dennis, Lake, Heck, Moyer, Lawrence.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Tyson surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Tyson have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Tyson" Surname 43.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Tyson" Surname 33.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Tyson" Surname 24.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Tyson" Surname 16.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Tyson?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Tyson are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition