Explore the Family Name Tasca
The meaning of Tasca
Italian: 1. metonymic occupational name for a maker of bags and pouches, from tasca ‘bag, pouch’. 2. from the feminine form of the personal name Tasco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Amedeo, Carmelo, Domenic, Gino, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Tasca in the United States?
The surname Tasca is not among the most common surnames in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 49,869th, but by 2010, it had moved up to 49,268th, showing a modest increase in popularity of 1.21 percent. The number of people bearing this surname also rose from 395 in 2000 to 427 in 2010, an 8.1 percent increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 6.67 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #49,268 | 1.21% |
| Count | 395 | 427 | 8.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tasca
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tasca, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it's primarily linked to individuals who identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group, from 97.22 percent in 2000 to 94.38 percent in 2010. There's also been a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.27 percent in 2000 to 3.51 percent in 2010, marking a 176.38 percent change. Interestingly, the data for 2010 also shows a small presence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.17 percent, which was not present in 2000. There were no changes observed in the other categories: Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 94.38% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 3.51% | 176.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |