Explore the Family Name Tache
The meaning of Tache
1. French (also Taché): from Old French tache ‘hook, buckle, loop; distinctive mark’ (or from the adjectival form taché), possibly applied as a nickname for someone with a deformity or distinctive mark. 2. French: possibly also a habitational name from any of various places called (La) Tâche, for example in Charente-Maritime and Vienne, named with tâche in the sense ‘statutary labor’ (an old form of taxation). 3. Romanian: from a short form of the personal name Costache, which is derived from Costa, a short form of Constantin, + the diminutive suffix -ache of Greek origin. Some characteristic forenames: French Yvan, Monique. Romanian Constantin, Danut, Georgeta, Valeriu.
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How common is the last name Tache in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tache has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,522 in popularity and increased to rank 61,585 by 2010— an 8.79% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 273 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of approximately 19.41%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight uptick, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, showing a growth of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #61,585 | 8.79% |
| Count | 273 | 326 | 19.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tache
In terms of ethnicity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of the bearers of the surname Tache identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of about 7.93% over the decade. There were no Tache holders who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races. Hispanic representation among Tache bearers increased slightly by 8.59% from 2000 to 2010. Black representation also saw a significant increase of 57%, albeit from a small base. Additionally, there was a notable increase of 30.89% in the number of Tache holders who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.63% | 67.79% | -7.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 11.72% | 15.34% | 30.89% |
| Hispanic | 9.89% | 10.74% | 8.59% |
| Black | 2.93% | 4.6% | 57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |