Explore the Family Name Tesar
The meaning of Tesar
Czech (Tesař) and Slovak (Tesár): occupational name from Czech tesař, Slovak tesár ‘carpenter’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tesar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Tesar' has seen a slight decrease in its popularity. In 2000, the surname ranked at 25,199 compared to 2010 when it had slipped to a rank of 26,391 reflecting a change of -4.73. However, the actual count of people carrying this surname showed a very marginal increase from 923 in 2000 to 925 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Tesar surname per 100k also declined by -8.82, going from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,199 | #26,391 | -4.73% |
| Count | 923 | 925 | 0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tesar
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Tesar', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.59% identified as White while in 2010, the percentage was slightly lower at 97.08. There was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories for both years. For those identifying as Hispanic, there was a significant increase from 2000's 0.87% to 1.73% in 2010. Data for individuals identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy in 2000, but in 2010, it stood at 0.54%. No changes were recorded for individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 97.08% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.73% | 98.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |