2000
#44,497
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 455
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.17
Very Rare Last name
Tasch
A German surname likely derived from a topographic name for someone living near a pond or puddle.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 508 Americans carry the last name Tasch. That puts it at #50,912 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 674,713 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tasch 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
508
1 in 674,713
Census rank
#50,912
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
443
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 443 bearers of the surname Tasch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 50912th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tasch, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tasch
The surname "TASCH" is of German origin, originating in the southern region of Bavaria in the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "tascha," which referred to a pocket or pouch, suggesting that the name may have been an occupational name for a maker or seller of pouches or bags.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "TASCH" dates back to 1492 in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria. In these records, a "Hans Tasch" was listed as a resident of the city. Another early reference can be found in the chronicles of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a "Claus Tasch" was mentioned as a merchant in the year 1518.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name "TASCH" began to spread beyond Bavaria, appearing in various regions of Germany. In 1623, a "Joachim Tasch" was recorded as a landowner in the village of Kleinlangheim, near Würzburg. Around the same time, a "Georg Tasch" was documented as a farmer in the village of Großostheim, located in the Aschaffenburg region.
One of the most notable individuals with the surname "TASCH" was Johann Peter Tasch, a German sculptor born in Neustadt an der Weinstraße in 1661. He was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and became a master craftsman in his field, creating works for churches and noble households throughout Germany.
Another prominent figure was Johann Philipp Tasch (1732-1805), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential during the late 18th century.
In the 19th century, the name "TASCH" was still predominantly found in southern and central Germany. One noteworthy individual was Karl Tasch (1813-1888), a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotives.
As the surname "TASCH" spread throughout Germany and beyond, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as "Tasche," "Taesch," and "Taesche." However, the original spelling of "TASCH" remained prominent, particularly in the regions where it first originated.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tasch
Among Census respondents with the surname Tasch, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Tasch 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 Tasch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 413
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 17
- Two or more races1.8% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 4
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tasch
Tasch 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
#48,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 434
-21 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 4,131 places
2020
#50,912
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 443
+9 bearers (+2.1%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 2,284 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #44,497 | 455 | 0.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #48,628 | 434 | 0.15 | -21 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 4,131 places |
| 2020 | #50,912 | 443 | 0.15 | +9 bearers (+2.1%) | Down 2,284 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 Tasch 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 | #48,628 | #50,912 | -4.7% |
| Count | 434 | 443 | 2.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.15 | -1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tasch bearers went from 434 to 443 (+2.1% change). The surname moved down 2,284 positions in the national ranking, going from #48,628 to #50,912.
FAQ
Tasch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tasch?
Name Census estimates that about 508 living Americans carry the surname Tasch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 674,713 residents.
How common is Tasch?
Tasch ranks #50,912 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 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 443 people with the surname Tasch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (508), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 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 Tasch.
Has Tasch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tasch went from 434 recorded bearers to 443. That is an increase of 9 (+2.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #48,628 to #50,912.
What does the Census say about the background of Tasch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tasch, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Tasch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (413 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tasch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Tasch (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 Tasch mean?
A German surname likely derived from a topographic name for someone living near a pond or puddle. 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 Tasch (0.15 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 common is the surname Tasch?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Tasch on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.