Find out how popular the last name Tachine is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Tachine.

Tachine, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Tachine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tachine in America

Tachine is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tachine surname appeared 107 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Tachine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tachine to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Tachine

The surname Tachine is of French origin, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to derive from the Old French word "tacher," which means "to stain" or "to spot." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation or trade involving dyeing or staining fabrics.

The earliest records of the Tachine name can be traced back to the region of Normandy in northern France. It is possible that the name was initially a descriptive surname given to individuals who worked as dyers or cloth-makers in the thriving textile industry of the region.

In the 15th century, there are references to a family named Tachine in the town of Rouen, which was a major center for textile production and trade during that time. The Tachine family may have been involved in the local textile industry, contributing to the prosperity of the town.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Tachine was Jean Tachine, who was born around 1420 in the village of Gisors, located in the Normandy region. Jean Tachine was a respected member of the local community and is mentioned in several historical documents from that era.

Another notable figure was Pierre Tachine, born in 1512 in Rouen. He was a skilled dyer and is credited with developing a new technique for dyeing wool fabrics, which improved the quality and vibrancy of the colors. Pierre Tachine's innovations contributed significantly to the reputation of Rouen as a hub for textile production.

In the 17th century, the Tachine name spread beyond Normandy as members of the family migrated to other regions of France. One prominent individual was Jacques Tachine, born in 1650 in Paris. He was a successful merchant who traded in dyed fabrics and established a lucrative business exporting textiles to other European countries.

Another significant figure was Marie Tachine, born in 1712 in Lyon, which was another major center for textile production in France. Marie Tachine was a skilled embroiderer and her intricate designs adorned the garments of the French nobility and aristocracy.

As the Tachine family dispersed throughout France, the name also appeared in various spellings, such as Tachin, Tachyn, and Tachine, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

While the surname Tachine is not as common today as it once was, it still holds a rich historical significance, reflecting the important role of the textile industry in the cultural and economic development of France during the medieval and early modern periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tachine

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Tachine.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Tachine was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Tachine has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Tachine was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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