Tien

Tien Meaning & Origin

About Tien
The surname Tien is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common interpretation is that it means "field" or "rice paddy," symbolizing an agricultural connection. Another interpretation is that it signifies "heaven" or "sky," representing a celestial or spiritual association. The meaning of the surname Tien can vary based on the specific Chinese characters used and the regional dialects, but it often carries connotations related to nature, agriculture, or spirituality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tien: 2,125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,139
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tien 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 Tien is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T Y EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/tjɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tien in Braille

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

The name Tien in braille

How to sign the name Tien using Sign Language

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

The name Tien in sign language

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