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

Tasayco, 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 Tasayco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tasayco in America

Tasayco is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tasayco surname appeared 105 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 Tasayco.

The history of the last name Tasayco

The surname TASAYCO is believed to have originated in the Spanish-speaking regions of South America, specifically in Peru, during the 16th century. Its linguistic roots can be traced back to the indigenous Quechua language, which was widely spoken by the Andean civilizations prior to the Spanish conquest.

TASAYCO is thought to be derived from the Quechua words "tasaq" and "co," with "tasaq" meaning "to sew" and "co" being a suffix indicating a location or place. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a settlement or village where sewing or textile production was a prominent activity.

Early records of the TASAYCO surname can be found in Spanish colonial documents from the late 16th and early 17th centuries, as the Spanish conquistadors and administrators began recording the names of indigenous individuals and communities they encountered.

One of the earliest known references to the TASAYCO name appears in a 1598 census conducted by Spanish authorities in the Inca capital of Cusco, where several individuals with variations of the surname, such as "Tasaycu" and "Tasaico," were listed.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the TASAYCO surname include:

1. Juana Tasayco (c. 1570-1635), a renowned Quechua weaver and textile artist from the Cusco region, whose intricate tapestries and textiles were highly sought after by Spanish nobility and officials.

2. Pedro Tasayco (c. 1610-1680), a respected Quechua community leader and interpreter who played a crucial role in mediating between the Spanish colonial authorities and the indigenous populations during the early decades of Spanish rule in Peru.

3. Mariana Tasayco (c. 1650-1720), a prominent landowner and entrepreneur from the Arequipa region, who established a successful textile business and employed numerous skilled weavers and artisans from the surrounding villages.

4. Father Diego Tasayco (c. 1675-1745), a Catholic priest and missionary who worked tirelessly to preserve and document the Quechua language and cultural traditions in the face of increasing Spanish influence and assimilation efforts.

5. Juan Tasayco (c. 1790-1860), a renowned Quechua musician and composer from the Ayacucho region, whose compositions blended traditional Andean melodies with Spanish and European musical influences, creating a unique and enduring cultural legacy.

Throughout its history, the TASAYCO surname has maintained strong connections to the Quechua heritage and the textile traditions of the Andean regions of Peru, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry that emerged from the encounter between indigenous and Spanish influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tasayco

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

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 Tasayco 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.

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

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