Tiv

Tiv Meaning & Origin

About Tiv
The surname Tiv is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tīf," meaning "thief." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were believed to have been involved in theft or had a reputation for being a thief. Over time, the surname Tiv may have been used to describe someone who was cunning or sly, rather than literally being a thief.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tiv: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TF
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IH1 V
🌐 IPA
/tiv*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T100

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