Surname Tichy - Meaning and Origin

Tichy: What does the surname Tichy mean?

The last name Tichy is a Czech surname first found in Bohemia. Historically, it may have been derived from the Czech personal name 'Ticho', which is derived from Germanic elements meaning 'quiet'. It is likely that the surname developed as a nickname for someone who was particularly quiet, peaceful or contemplative. Over time, this name was adopted by many Bohemian families and came to symbolize the family’s unique characteristics.

The Tichy surname was common amongst Czech nobility throughout the Medieval, Renaissance, and early Modern periods. Records indicate that the Tichy name was most common in rural areas, and many of its bearers hailed from cities such as Prague, Pilsen, and Hradec Králové. During this time, the Tichy name was typically associated with land ownership, art, literature, politics, and the military.

Today, the Tichy surname is still relatively common amongst Czechs and Slovakians. Members of this surname can be found across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other countries such as Germany, Austria, Hungary, and the United States. Although opinions vary as to the exact meaning of the Tichy surname, most family historians agree that it was developed from a Czech personal name meaning “quiet” or “peaceful”.

Tichy: Where does the name Tichy come from?

The last name Tichy is found in many countries around the world today. In the United States the prevalence of this name is spotty; however, it is more commonly found in the states of Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

In Europe the country with the highest number of Tichy families is the Czech Republic. Here, the name is found throughout most parts of the country but is especially concentrated around Prague and the neighboring regions of Hradec Králové and Pardubice.

In Canada the name is also found frequently, mostly in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

The name can also be found elsewhere in the world such as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Most of the Tichy families in these countries have their roots in the Czech Republic or other parts of Middle and Eastern Europe.

In general, Tichy is an uncommonly found name although its prevalence has increased slightly in recent years. With some creative research, it is possible to trace the lineage of this name around the world.

Variations of the surname Tichy

Tichy is a surname of German, Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian origin, derived from the Germanic name Ticho, meaning "peaceful". The variants, spellings and surnames derived from Tichy include Ticha, Tichela, Tichelmann, Tichels, Tichý, and Ticz.

The German spelling of the surname is Tichy, with other variant spellings being Ticha, Teicha, and Tichelmann. In Czech and Slovak, the form is written as Tichý. There, it is also spelled as Ticz. The Hungarian form of the name is Tichela.

In Germany, the suggested surnames related to Tichy are Teiche, Teischer, Teichmann, Teichner, and Teichler. In the Czech Republic, the related surnames are Tichel, Tichels, and Ticherov. In Hungary, the surnames derived from Tichy are Tichel, Tichler, and Ticzely.

Among Jewish populations, especially Ashkenazi Jews, the related name is Teich.

In the United States, Tichy is a rare name. It is found primarily among people of German, Czech, Slovak and Hungarian heritage. Research into your family history or speaking with relatives can help to confirm the origin of the Tichy surname in your family.

Famous people with the name Tichy

• Ray Tichy: former American football player from the University of Notre Dame.
• Rene Tichy: Austrian filmmaker, director and scriptwriter.
• Karel Tichý: Czech ice hockey player.
• Pavel Tichý: Czech professional ice hockey defenseman.
• Richard Tichý: composer and guitarist.
• Renata Tichá: soccer player on the Czech Republic National Team.
• Lenka Tichá: Czech politician, a member of the European Parliament.
• Jitka Tichá: Czech actress.
• František Tichý: Czech painter.
• Jaroslav Tichý: Czech politician and member of the Chamber of Deputies, a lower house of the parliament in the Czech Republic.
• Jiří Tichý: Czech Olympic silver medalist in rowing.
• Jakub Tichý: Czech footballer.
• Marika Tichá: Czech singer, songwriter and musician.
• Josef Tichý: Czech sculptor and painter.
• Jozef Tichý: professional Slovakian ice hockey player.
• Petr Tichý: Czech ice hockey goaltender.
• Alena Tichá: Czech former track and field athlete.
• Bohuslav Tichý: Czech classical pianist.
• Jiří Tichý: Czech journalist, musicologist, composer and university professor.
• Josef Tichý: Czech politician, Senator of the Senate of the Czech Republic.

Other surnames

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