Explore the Family Name Tuch
The meaning of Tuch
1. North German (also Tüch): metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German tūch ‘stuff, tack, clothes, everything necessary in life’, standard German Zeug, probably for someone who ran a general merchandize store. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a cloth merchant, from Middle High German tuoch, German Tuch, Yiddish tukh ‘cloth, linen’. 3. Amerindian (Guatemala): Mayan name, probably from a word denoting an armadillo, a New World mammal.
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How common is the last name Tuch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Tuch' decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 47,210 in terms of popularity and had a count of 423. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 54,864 and the count to 375, representing changes of -16.21% and -11.35%, respectively. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also reduced by -18.75% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #54,864 | -16.21% |
| Count | 423 | 375 | -11.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tuch
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Tuch'. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (82.98%), followed by Hispanic (12.06%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.60%). There were no reported individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, the percentage had decreased significantly to 73.87%. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 12.06% to 22.67%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, while data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.98% | 73.87% | -10.98% |
| Hispanic | 12.06% | 22.67% | 87.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.6% | 2.67% | 2.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |