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

Tash, 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 Tash surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tash in America

Tash is the 20852nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tash surname appeared 1,265 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 Tash.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tash 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 Tash

The surname Tash has its origins in England, dating back to the early Middle Ages. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "tasca," meaning "task" or "work assignment." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who performed a specific task or held a particular occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tash can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Tasca." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landowners and their properties across England.

During the medieval period, the surname Tash was predominantly found in the counties of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. In these regions, the name was often associated with local place names, such as Tash Meadow and Tash Croft, which further reinforces its connection to work assignments or tasks.

One notable figure bearing the surname Tash was Sir John Tash, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 13th century. Records indicate that he was granted land in Oxfordshire by King Henry III in recognition of his military service.

Another historical figure was Robert Tash, a merchant and trader who lived in London during the 15th century. He is mentioned in various trade records and guild documents, suggesting his involvement in the city's thriving commercial activities.

In the 16th century, the surname Tash appeared in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Buckingham, where William Tash (1532-1602) and his family were listed as residents. William Tash was a respected member of the local community and served as a church warden for several years.

The name Tash also found its way into literature, with a character named Thomas Tash appearing in the 17th-century play "The London Prodigal" by William Shakespeare and Thomas Dekker. Although a minor character, his inclusion reflects the prevalence of the surname during that time period.

Another notable individual was Sir Edward Tash (1678-1745), a member of the landed gentry in Oxfordshire. He served as a magistrate and was actively involved in local politics, holding various positions within the county administration.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the surname has undergone some variations, including Tash, Tashe, Tasch, and Tache. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to its Old English roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tash

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

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

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