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

Tartsah, 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 Tartsah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tartsah in America

Tartsah is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tartsah surname appeared 119 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 Tartsah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tartsah 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 Tartsah

The surname TARTSAH has its origins in the ancient Celtic lands that are now part of modern-day France. It dates back to the early medieval period, around the 8th century AD. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "tartsche," which referred to a type of small shield or buckler used in combat.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TARTSAH can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of lands and landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was already established in Normandy and parts of England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir Reginald TARTSAH, a knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by Louis IX of France. Sir Reginald was born around 1225 and fought valiantly in the battles against the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt and the Levant.

During the 15th century, the name TARTSAH appeared in various records and documents related to the Hundred Years' War between England and France. One such record mentions a Jean TARTSAH, who served as a military commander under Charles VII of France and played a role in the Siege of Orléans in 1428-1429.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence in the region of Brittany, where a notable figure was Gilles TARTSAH (1505-1572), a renowned poet and playwright who wrote in the Breton language. His works were influential in preserving and promoting the Breton cultural heritage during the Renaissance period.

The name TARTSAH also has connections to place names in France, such as the village of Tartray in the Burgundy region. This village's name is derived from the same root as the surname, suggesting a possible link between the two.

Another notable bearer of the name was Émilie TARTSAH (1796-1868), a French novelist and feminist writer who advocated for women's rights and education. Her novels, including "La Femme Nouvelle" (The New Woman), explored themes of gender equality and social reform.

Throughout its long history, the surname TARTSAH has been associated with various professions, from military service and knighthood to the arts and literature. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, and it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tartsah

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

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 Tartsah 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 Tartsah 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 Tartsah was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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