Explore the Family Name Tesser
The meaning of Tesser
1. Dutch and North German: occupational name, from an agent derivative of Middle Low German tasche ‘purse’ (compare German Taschner). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name, either for a cup maker, from German Tasse ‘cup’, or a variant of German Taschner. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Chanie, Eliezer, Shaya, Yitzchok, Yossi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tesser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tesser has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tesser ranked 62,396 in popularity, with approximately 300 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 66,371 and the count dropped marginally to 298 individuals. This represents a decline of around 6.37% in rank and roughly 0.67% in absolute count over this decade. The proportion of people carrying the Tesser surname per 100,000 also fell by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #66,371 | -6.37% |
| Count | 300 | 298 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tesser
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tesser, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has shown some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the Tesser surname identified as White in both years, there was a decrease from 98% in 2000 to approximately 93% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of Two or more races in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.67% to 2.68%, reflecting a significant growth of roughly 60%. Notably, Black representation under this surname surfaced in 2010, accounting for about 2.35% of the Tessers, while no data was reported for this group in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 92.95% | -5.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.68% | 60.48% |
| Black | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |