Explore the Family Name Tesh
The meaning of Tesh
1. English: variant of Tash. 2. Probably an altered form of German Tesch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tesh in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tesh has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tesh was ranked 30,229th in terms of frequency across the United States; by 2010, it had dropped to 32,994th. This change represents a decrease of 9.15%. The census also found that the number of people bearing the name Tesh decreased from 731 in 2000 to 694 in 2010, a drop of 5.06%. The proportion of individuals named Tesh per 100k people also fell by 11.11% over this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,229 | #32,994 | -9.15% |
| Count | 731 | 694 | -5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tesh
The ethnicity associated with the surname Tesh saw significant changes between 2000 and 2010 as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White and carrying the surname Tesh decreased by 3.61%, going from 96.72% in 2000 to 93.23% in 2010. Notably, individuals identifying as Hispanic and bearing the surname increased a significant 239.84%, moving from 1.23% to 4.18%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities rose from 0.82% to 1.15%—a 40.24% increase. Additionally, a small proportion (0.72%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 that was not present in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 93.23% | -3.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 4.18% | 239.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.15% | 40.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |