| ![Show Contents]() Tyerman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of TyermanWhat does the name Tyerman mean? The original Gaelic versions of today's Irish names demonstrate a proud, ancient past. The original Gaelic form of the name Tyerman is Mac Tighearnain, which is derived from the word tighearna, which means "lord." Early Origins of the Tyerman familyThe surname Tyerman was first found in County Cavan, at Tullyhunco where the "Annals of the Four Masters" show no fewer than 33 Tiernans. Almost all were Chiefs of Teallach Donnchadha. Despite their high ranking, their exploits were not well documented from 1250-1550. One must presume that they ruled with compassion and understanding and were amiable to their fellow man. The "Mac" prefix of the name is typically spelt "MacTernan" or "McTernan" and is usually found in the Cavan-Leitrim area of Ireland. Ternan or Terrenan (d. 431?), was Archbishop of the Picts. "According to his legend he went to Rome, where he spent seven years under the care of the pope, was appointed archbishop of the Picts, and returned to Scotland with the usual accompaniment of miraculous adventures. He died and was buried at Banchory on the river Dee, which was named from him Banchory Ternan. His day in the calendar is 12 June, and the years given for his death vary from 431 to 455. " 1 Early History of the Tyerman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tyerman research. Another 40 words (3 lines of text) covering the year 1800 is included under the topic Early Tyerman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tyerman Spelling VariationsBefore widespread literacy came to Ireland, a name was often recorded under several different variations during the life of its bearer. Accordingly, numerous spelling variations were revealed in the search for the origin of the name Tyerman family name. Variations found include Tiernan, Tierman, Ternan, Kiernan and others. Early Notables of the Tyerman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Tyerman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Tyerman migration to the United States | + |
A massive amount of Ireland's native population left the island in the 19th century for North America and Australia in hopes of finding more opportunities and an escape from discrimination and oppression. A great portion of these migrants arrived on the eastern shores of the North American continent. Although they were generally poor and destitute, and, therefore, again discriminated against, these Irish people were heartily welcomed for the hard labor involved in the construction of railroads, canals, roadways, and buildings. Many others were put to work in the newly established factories or agricultural projects that were so essential to the development of what would become two of the wealthiest nations in the world. The Great Potato Famine during the late 1840s initiated the largest wave of Iris immigration. Early North American immigration and passenger lists have revealed a number of people bearing the name Tyerman or a variant listed above:
Tyerman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Briget Tyerman, aged 18, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "City of Montreal" in 1880 2
Tyerman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Marion Tyerman, aged 49, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Celtic" in 1912 2
- Walter Tyerman, aged 24, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "River Hudson" in 1924 2
- John Tyerman, aged 21, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Adriatic" in 1926 2
| Tyerman migration to Australia | + |
Tyerman Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- L. Tyerman, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Orsova" in 1921
- William Tyerman, British settler who arrived in Brisbane, Australia aboard the ship "Hobsons Bay" in 1925
- E. Tyerman, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Otranto" in 1928
| Contemporary Notables of the name Tyerman (post 1700) | + |
- Josh Tyerman, British actor, known for Doctor Who: The Future Doctor Adventures (2021)
- Donald Tyerman (1908-1981), British editor of the Economist in 1962
- Christopher J. Tyerman FRHistS (b. 1953), British academic and historian, a specialist on the Crusades, Professor of History of the Crusades at the University of Oxford
- Hugo Nelson Tyerman (1880-1977), British journalist and writer
- Donald Tyerman CBE (1908-1981), English journalist and editor, Deputy Editor of The Observer (1943-1944), Deputy Editor of The Times (1948-1955), Editor of The Economist (1956-1965)
- Daniel Tyerman (1773-1828), English missionary, known for his work in Tahiti, the Leeward and Sandwich Islands and New South Wales
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 26th October 2011. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org
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