2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tacho
A Spanish surname derived from the word "taco" meaning a strip or bundle.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Tacho. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tacho 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Tacho in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tacho, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.4%. The next largest groups are Black (13.7%) and White (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tacho
The surname Tacho has its origins in Spain, with earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "tacha," which means "flaw" or "defect." This suggests that the name may have originally been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a physical or personal flaw.
Some of the earliest references to the surname Tacho can be found in historical documents from the regions of Andalusia and Castile. In the 13th century, a record mentions a certain Pedro Tacho, a landowner in the town of Seville. Another record from the same period mentions a Juan Tacho, who was a merchant in the city of Toledo.
The name Tacho is also linked to several place names in Spain, such as the village of Tachorío in the province of Soria. It is possible that some individuals may have adopted the surname based on their place of origin or residence.
One notable figure in history with the surname Tacho was Diego Tacho, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Tacho played a role in the early exploration and settlement of the Caribbean islands.
Another person of note was Juana Tacho, a 16th-century writer and poet from Seville. Her works, though not widely known today, were influential in literary circles of her time.
In the 17th century, a man named Rodrigo Tacho made a name for himself as a skilled architect and builder. He is credited with designing several notable churches and buildings in the city of Granada.
Moving into the 18th century, there was a Pedro Tacho who served as a military officer during the Spanish War of Succession. He participated in several battles against the French forces and was recognized for his bravery and leadership.
Lastly, in the 19th century, a famous painter named Miguel Tacho gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited in galleries across Spain and are now housed in various museums.
While the surname Tacho may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Spain's rich cultural heritage, with a history stretching back centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tacho
Among Census respondents with the surname Tacho, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.4%. The next largest groups are Black (13.7%) and White (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Tacho 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 Tacho surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino78.4% · 80
- Black or African American13.7% · 14
- White5.9% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tacho
Tacho appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,289 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 1,289 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 Tacho 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 | #156,044 | #154,755 | 0.8% |
| Count | 104 | 102 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tacho bearers went from 104 to 102 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 1,289 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #154,755.
FAQ
Tacho surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tacho?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Tacho. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Tacho?
Tacho ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Tacho. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Tacho.
Has Tacho become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tacho went from 104 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Tacho?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tacho, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.4%. The next largest groups are Black (13.7%) and White (5.9%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tacho in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.4% (80 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tacho appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (78.4%), Black (13.7%), White (5.9%). 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 Tacho (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 Tacho mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the word "taco" meaning a strip or bundle. 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 Tacho (0.03 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 are called Tacho?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Tacho on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.