Explore the Family Name Tatsch
The meaning of Tatsch
German: perhaps from Low German tatsche ‘paw’, hence a nickname for someone with large hands.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tatsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tatsch has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 44,350 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it fell to a rank of 49,546, indicating an 11.72% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 457 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, representing a drop of 7.22%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Tatsch per 100,000 residents dipped by 17.65% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #49,546 | -11.72% |
| Count | 457 | 424 | -7.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tatsch
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Tatsch identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 96.72% of all Tatsches, dropping slightly to 95.52% by 2010. The data indicates no Tatsch identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of Tatsches identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.31% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races showed a small decrease from 1.75% to 1.65% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.52% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.12% | 61.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.65% | -5.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |