Tie

Tie Meaning & Origin

About Tie
The surname Tie is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "tiě," which means "iron." It is a relatively common surname in China and is often associated with qualities such as strength, durability, and resilience. The name Tie may have been given to individuals who were blacksmiths or had a connection to the iron industry. Additionally, it can also be a variant spelling of the surname Di, which has different origins and meanings.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Tie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Tie: 227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,908
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tie based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Tie is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
T
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AY1
🌐 IPA
/taɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('T', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tie in Braille

Here's how to represent Tie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Tie in braille

How to sign the name Tie using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Tie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tie in sign language

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