Explore the Family Name Tesson
The meaning of Tesson
1. French (mainly Vendée and Normandy): from tesson, a dialect word meaning ‘badger’, applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the animal in some way. 2. Altered form of French Tison. Compare Teson. Some characteristic forenames: French Arnaud, Elmire, Gaston, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Tesson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tesson has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,675th most popular surname and this dropped to 80,131st in 2010, representing a 7.31% decrease. The count of people with this surname also decreased marginally from 241 in 2000 to 237 in 2010, indicating a 1.66% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Tesson per 100k also fell by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #80,131 | -7.31% |
| Count | 241 | 237 | -1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tesson
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tesson, data extracted from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly affiliated with the White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.27% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.25% in 2010. There's also a small percentage identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 3.73% in 2000 and dropping to 3.38% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 93.25% | -3.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 3.38% | -9.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |