2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Tacha
A Russian surname derived from a short form of the male given name Ignatius.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Tacha. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tacha surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Tacha in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tacha, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tacha
The surname Tacha has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Spain and Portugal. It is derived from the Latin word "taccus," which means "spotted" or "marked." In ancient times, this term was used to describe individuals with distinctive physical features or markings on their skin.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tacha can be found in the medieval Spanish manuscript "Libro de los Antiguos Linajes de España" (Book of the Ancient Lineages of Spain), dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a noble family with the surname Tacha, suggesting that the name was already well-established in that region.
During the 15th century, the Tacha name gained prominence in the region of Extremadura, located in western Spain. Historical records from this period indicate that several members of the Tacha family held significant positions within the local administration and landholding nobility.
One notable figure bearing the Tacha surname was Don Pedro Tacha, a military commander who participated in the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle between Christian and Moorish forces in the Iberian Peninsula. Don Pedro Tacha is believed to have lived during the late 15th century and played a crucial role in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain.
In the 16th century, the Tacha name appeared in various documents related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Juan Tacha, born in 1524 in Seville, Spain, was among the early Spanish settlers who ventured to the New World. He established himself in the region of present-day Mexico and is recorded as one of the founders of the city of Puebla.
Another prominent individual with the Tacha surname was Doña Isabel Tacha, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and played a significant role in the establishment of several charitable institutions in Seville, including a hospital and an orphanage.
As the Tacha family spread across the Iberian Peninsula and its territories, variations in spelling emerged, such as Tache, Tachada, and Tachado. These variations reflect the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where the name was adopted.
Over the centuries, the Tacha surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and military leaders. While the name may have originated from a physical description, it has evolved to become a distinct and respected surname with a rich historical legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tacha
Among Census respondents with the surname Tacha, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Tacha bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tacha surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.3% · 103
- Two or more races5.1% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tacha
Tacha appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-9 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,547 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-4 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,184 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 15,547 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 6,184 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tacha surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #143,511 | -4.5% |
| Count | 122 | 118 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tacha bearers went from 122 to 118 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 6,184 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #143,511.
FAQ
Tacha surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tacha?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Tacha. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Tacha?
Tacha ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Tacha. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Tacha.
Has Tacha become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tacha went from 122 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Tacha?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tacha, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tacha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.3% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tacha appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.3%), Two or More Races (5.1%), Hispanic (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tacha (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tacha mean?
A Russian surname derived from a short form of the male given name Ignatius. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tacha (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Tacha?
Find out how many people are called Tacha on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.