Explore the Family Name Tisch
The meaning of Tisch
Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a joiner, from German Tisch, Yiddish tish ‘table’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tisch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tisch has seen a dip in popularity over time. In 2000, the name was ranked at 28,730 and by 2010, it had slipped to 33,196, marking a decrease of 15.54%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname also declined from 780 in 2000 to 689 in 2010, indicating an 11.67% drop. The proportion of people named Tisch per 100,000 population fell by 20.69%, going from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,730 | #33,196 | -15.54% |
| Count | 780 | 689 | -11.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.23 | -20.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tisch
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Tisch identify as White. This group has seen a slight increase of 0.09% from 96.28% in 2000 to 96.37% in 2010. There's been a noticeable increase in the number of Tisch individuals who identify with two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 1.03% to 1.02%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black went from 0.90% to zero during the same period. No changes were reported among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 96.37% | 0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.6% | 107.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.02% | -0.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |