Explore the Family Name Tecza
The meaning of Tecza
Polish (Tęcza): nickname from tęcza ‘rainbow’. Compare Tencza.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tecza in the United States?
The surname Tecza has seen a slight increase in prevalence from 2000 to 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 86,341st most popular surname, but rose to the 83,834th spot by 2010, reflecting an upward change of 2.9%. This shift is further supported by the count, which increased from 201 to 224 during the same period – a growth rate of 11.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.07 to 0.08, marking a 14.29% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #83,834 | 2.9% |
| Count | 201 | 224 | 11.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tecza
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Tecza surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with this name are of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.01% identified as White, although this figure declined slightly to 95.09% by 2010. The Census data for 2010 also shows a small percentage (2.68%) of individuals with the Tecza surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category not represented in the 2000 data. There were no recorded individuals of Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 95.09% | -2.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |