About Tietjen
The surname Tietjen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle Low German word "tiet," meaning "time" or "hour," and the suffix "-jen," which is a diminutive form. Therefore, Tietjen can be interpreted as "little time" or "little hour." It is likely that the surname originated as a nickname for someone who was punctual or had a keen sense of time.
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The surname Tietjen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tietjen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tietjen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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