2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tasich
A surname originating from Croatia or Slovenia, possibly derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Tasich. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tasich 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Tasich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tasich, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tasich
The surname TASICH is believed to have originated in the Balkan region of Southeastern Europe, specifically in the area that is now known as Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name is thought to have derived from the Slavic word "tas," which means "mother-in-law" or "father-in-law." This suggests that the name may have been used to distinguish individuals who were related by marriage.
The earliest recorded instances of the name TASICH can be traced back to the late 15th century, when it appeared in various historical records and documents from the Dubrovnik region of modern-day Croatia. Some of these records include mentions of individuals with the name TASICH, such as Petar Tasich, who was a merchant in Dubrovnik in the 1480s.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name TASICH gained prominence in the region, and it is mentioned in several historical texts and manuscripts. One notable example is the Dubrovnik Annals, a chronicle of events in the city-state of Dubrovnik, which includes references to several members of the Tasich family.
As the Tasich family expanded and migrated to other parts of the Balkans, the name also underwent various spelling variations, such as Tašić, Tashich, and Tašić. These variations were influenced by the different languages and dialects spoken in the regions where the name was adopted.
In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname TASICH gained recognition for their contributions in various fields. One such person was Nikola Tasich (1818-1892), a Serbian writer and translator who played a significant role in the cultural and literary development of his time.
Another notable figure was Jovan Tasich (1845-1920), a Serbian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Serbia during the late 19th century.
In more recent times, the surname TASICH has been carried by individuals such as Milovan Tasich (1928-2014), a Serbian writer and academic who specialized in the study of Slavic languages and literature.
Throughout its history, the surname TASICH has been associated with individuals from various backgrounds, including merchants, writers, politicians, and academics. While its origins can be traced back to the Balkan region, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns of those who bear it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tasich
Among Census respondents with the surname Tasich, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Tasich 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 Tasich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 114
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tasich
Tasich 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
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+13 bearers (+12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,223 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.0%) | Up 10,223 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 Tasich 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 | #151,532 | #141,309 | 6.7% |
| Count | 108 | 121 | 12.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tasich bearers went from 108 to 121 (+12.0% change). The surname moved up 10,223 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #141,309.
FAQ
Tasich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tasich?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Tasich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Tasich?
Tasich ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 121 people with the surname Tasich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Tasich.
Has Tasich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tasich went from 108 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 13 (+12.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Tasich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tasich, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%) and Black (1.7%). 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 Tasich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tasich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%), Black (1.7%). 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 Tasich (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 Tasich mean?
A surname originating from Croatia or Slovenia, possibly derived from a place name or occupation. 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 Tasich (0.04 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 share the surname Tasich?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.