UK surname
A surname derived from the German word "Tischer" meaning a carpenter or woodworker.
In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Tisher surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1, ranked #39,061, down from #32,581 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Pancras, St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace and St Marylebone. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tisher is 191 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 87.5%.
1881 census count
8
Ranked #32,581
Modern count
1
2016, ranked #39,061
Peak year
1861
191 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Tisher surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Tisher surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 132 | #14,174 |
| 1861 | historical | 191 | #12,467 |
| 1881 | historical | 8 | #32,581 |
| 1891 | historical | 146 | #18,664 |
| 1901 | historical | 42 | #29,487 |
| 1911 | historical | 26 | #30,547 |
| 1997 | modern | 1 | #38,839 |
| 1998 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 2005 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 1 | #38,907 |
| 2008 | modern | 1 | #38,949 |
| 2009 | modern | 1 | #38,998 |
| 2010 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2011 | modern | 3 | #38,546 |
| 2012 | modern | 2 | #38,754 |
| 2013 | modern | 1 | #39,008 |
| 2014 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2015 | modern | 1 | #39,021 |
| 2016 | modern | 1 | #39,061 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Pancras, St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace, St Marylebone, Rochdale and Walsall. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 2 | St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace | London (West Districts) |
| 3 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Rochdale | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 5 | Walsall | Staffordshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Tisher surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Tisher, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Tisher surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Tisher household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Tisher is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tisher is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Tisher, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Tisher is believed to have originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Tischer," which translates to "carpenter" or "joiner," indicating that the name's bearers were likely involved in woodworking professions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tisher can be found in the town of Siegen, located in the region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In the late 14th century, a woodcarver named Hans Tischer was documented as residing in the area, suggesting that the name had already been established by that time.
During the 15th century, the name appeared in various records across Germany, including the Bavarian town of Würzburg, where a carpenter named Johann Tischer was mentioned in a guild register in 1472. This provides evidence of the name's association with the woodworking trade during that era.
As the centuries progressed, the Tisher surname spread to other parts of Europe, with some variations in spelling emerging. In the Netherlands, for instance, the name was recorded as Tiescher, while in parts of France, it took the form of Tixier.
Among the notable individuals bearing the surname Tisher throughout history, one can mention Johann Tisher (1592-1667), a German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig. Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Tisher (1823-1901), a Prussian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag.
In the realm of arts and literature, the name Tisher gained recognition with the likes of Hans Tisher (1867-1942), a German painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes, and Erich Tisher (1911-1993), an Austrian novelist and playwright whose works often explored themes of social injustice.
Another individual of note was Karl Tisher (1879-1952), a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of the internal combustion engine and held numerous patents in the automotive industry.
While the surname Tisher has its origins in Germany and is closely tied to the woodworking trade, it has since spread across various regions and cultures, with bearers contributing to diverse fields throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tisher surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 4 Tishers recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.17x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 4 | 5.17x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 2.56x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 7.60x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Drighlington in Yorkshire leads with 2 Tishers recorded in 1881 and an index of 1818.18x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Drighlington | 2 | 1818.18x |
| Mile End Old Town | 2 | 162.60x |
| Thornton In Bradford | 2 | 769.23x |
| Wolverhampton | 2 | 99.01x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Tisher surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Tisher surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Tisher households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Boatman | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Dealer In Fish (Fishmonger) | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| Weaver (Woollen) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Tisher surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 1 in 2016. That gives Tisher a modern rank of #39,061.
A surname derived from the German word "Tischer" meaning a carpenter or woodworker.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Tisher bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.