Explore the Family Name Tessmann
The meaning of Tessmann
German: derivative of Tess, of Slavic origin, + German -mann ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Gerhard, Gerhardt, Hans, Kurt, Otto, Winfried.
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How common is the last name Tessmann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tessmann has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 56,246 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 57,639, marking a change of -2.48%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 340 in 2000 to 353 in 2010, indicating a 3.82% growth in its usage. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the Tessmann surname per 100,000 residents declined by 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #57,639 | -2.48% |
| Count | 340 | 353 | 3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tessmann
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Tessmann surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, a vast majority of Tessmanns were White, at 98.24% and 98.30% respectively. The Hispanic identification saw a drop from 1.47% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There was no significant recorded data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either due to suppression for privacy or lack of representation in the Tessmann population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 98.3% | 0.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |