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

Tassew, 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 Tassew surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tassew in America

Tassew is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tassew surname appeared 118 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 Tassew.

The history of the last name Tassew

The surname Tassew has its origins in the region of Normandy in northern France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "tasse," which referred to a bowl or cup-shaped object. This connection suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold cups or bowls.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tassew can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry lists a landowner named Radulfus Tassew in the county of Hampshire.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Tassew was Sir William Tassew (c. 1220-1287), a knight and landowner from Gloucestershire. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a sheriff for the county.

During the 14th century, the name Tassew appeared in various records in the nearby county of Somerset. One such record mentions a John Tassew (c. 1340-1412), a wealthy merchant who owned several properties in the town of Taunton.

In the 16th century, the name Tassew underwent a slight spelling variation, appearing as "Tassowe" in some historical documents. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Tassowe (1532-1603), a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several works on religious philosophy.

Another interesting figure with the surname Tassew was Elizabeth Tassew (1675-1738), a pioneering businesswoman from London. She was one of the first women to establish a successful import-export company, trading goods between England and the American colonies.

Throughout its long history, the surname Tassew has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from landowners and merchants to scholars and entrepreneurs. While its origins can be traced back to Normandy, the name has left its mark in various regions of England over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tassew

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

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

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