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Tyas History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

Contemporary Notables Related Stories Motto Citations

Tyas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland
Scotland

The name Tyas is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was a name for someone who was a deer, where in early times it was used as a term of endearment. The surname Tyas originally derived from the Old English Dyri. The name could also have been derived from the Old English word deag, which meant "dye." As a surname, Tyas was likely an occupational name for a "dyer of cloth." 1 In ancient Latin documents, the trade and surname was listed as "tinctor" and has a French equivalent of Teinturier.

Early Origins of the Tyas family

The surname Tyas was first found in Oxfordshire where one the first records of the family was John le Deyere who was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273. There was quite a few early records of the family in Somerset. Kirby's Quest of Somerset listed: John Dyar; Richard le Dyghar; John le Dyghar, as all having lived there temp. 1 Edward III. Richard le Dyer, of Kiderminster was rector of Fincham, Norfolk in 1333. 2 3

Again in Somerset, another source notes that Henry le Deghar was listed there in 1260. Later the Subsidy Rolls of 1275 listed Robert le Deyare in Worcestershire and later again, Alexander Dyghere was found in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1296. The Subsidy Rolls for Derbyshire noted Henry le Dyer had lands there in 1327. 4

In Scotland early records used the Latin form "tinctor." Henry tinctor was listed in Dumfriesshire, c. 1259 and Roger tinctor held land in Aberdeen in 1332. John Dyer called 'talp,' was admitted burgess of the same town in 1436. 5

Early History of the Tyas family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tyas research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1260, 1273, 1333, 1382, 1543, 1596, 1607, 1611, 1660, 1680, 1682, 1685, 1697, 1699 and 1757 are included under the topic Early Tyas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tyas Spelling Variations

Tyas has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Tyas have been found, including Dyer, Dyers, Dyar, Dier, Dyars, Dieres, Dire, Dires and many more.

Early Notables of the Tyas family

Notables of this surname at this time include: Sir Edward Dyer (1543-1607) English poet in the court of Elizabethan I, he was knighted and made chancellor of the Order of the Garter in 1596; William Dyre (died 1685), Englishman who served as the 13th Mayor of New York City (1680 to 1682); John Dyer (1699-1757), a Welsh poet; and Mary Barrett Dyer (c.1611-1660), an English Puritan turned Quaker who was hanged in Boston, Massachusetts for repeatedly defying a law banning Quakers from...
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Migration of the Tyas family to Ireland

Some of the Tyas family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tyas migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Tyass to arrive on North American shores:

Tyas Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

John Tyas, who arrived in Virginia in 1620 aboard the ship "Bona Nova" 6

Tyas Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Willam Tyas, aged 29, originally from Manchester, who arrived in New York in 1895 aboard the ship "Teutonic" from Liverpool, England 7
Mrs. K. Tyas, aged 27, originally from Manchester, who arrived in New York in 1895 aboard the ship "Teutonic" from Liverpool, England 7
James Tyas, originally from Manchester, who arrived in New York in 1895 aboard the ship "Teutonic" from Liverpool, England 7

Tyas migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Tyas Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Mr. W. Tyas, who arrived arrived in Sydney, Australia in 1902 aboard the ship "Ortona" 8
Mrs. Tyas, who arrived arrived in Melbourne, Australia in 1920 aboard the ship "Orsova" 8
Mr. Tyas, who arrived arrived in Melbourne, Australia in 1920 aboard the ship "Orsova" 8
Master Tyas, who arrived arrived in Melbourne, Australia in 1920 aboard the ship "Orsova" 8
Mr. Thomas R. Tyas, who arrived arrived in Albany, Western Australia in 1924 aboard the ship "Sophocles" 8
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Contemporary Notables of the name Tyas (post 1700) +

Sean Tyas (b. 1979), American DJ and electronic music producer
John Walter Tyas (1833-1903), English linguist, bibliophile and University of Adelaide registrar

The Tyas Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Terrere nolo, timere nescio
Motto Translation: I wish not to intimidate, and know not how to fear.

Citations +

Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia Retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx