Explore the Family Name Tash
The meaning of Tash
1. English (Norfolk): topographic name for someone who lived by an ash tree, from Middle English asche ‘ash tree’ (Old English æsc), by misdivision of the phrase atte asche ‘at the ash tree’. Compare Ash, Nash, Rash. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of bags and purses, from German Tasche ‘bag’, ‘purse’. Compare Tashman.
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How common is the last name Tash in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tash experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,204th most common surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 20,852nd spot, equating to a -3.21% change. However, the number of individuals bearing the Tash surname increased modestly during this period, with a count of 1,226 people in 2000 growing to 1,265 in 2010. This represents a 3.18% rise, although its proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -4.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,204 | #20,852 | -3.21% |
| Count | 1,226 | 1,265 | 3.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.43 | -4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tash
The reported ethnic identity associated with the Tash surname also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White remained the majority, though their percentage fell from 92.01% in 2000 to 89.17% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw significant growth of over 109%, increasing from 1.55% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. There were also increases among those identifying as Black (23.76%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (53.66%). The proportion of those reporting two or more races stayed relatively stable, shifting from 1.63% to 1.66%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a slight decrease from 0.57% to 0.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.01% | 89.17% | -3.09% |
| Black | 3.83% | 4.74% | 23.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 3.24% | 109.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.66% | 1.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.63% | 53.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.55% | -3.51% |