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

Tassin, 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 Tassin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tassin in America

Tassin is the 17639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tassin surname appeared 1,593 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tassin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tassin 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 Tassin

The surname Tassin has its origins in France, with records showing its existence as early as the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "tassin," which referred to a small badger or a person who trapped badgers for their fur. This suggests that the surname may have originally been an occupational name for a badger hunter or trapper.

The name is closely associated with the region of Normandy in northern France, particularly the town of Tassin-la-Demi-Lune, located near Lyon. This town's name is thought to have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tassin can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois, a historical record of citizens in the city of Reims, which dates back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain Jean Tassin, who was a prominent figure in the city during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Livre de la Taille, a tax record from the city of Paris, where it is spelled as "Taissin." This variation in spelling was not uncommon during that period, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

One notable figure bearing the surname Tassin was Jean-Baptiste Tassin (1624-1696), a French architect and engineer who worked on several important projects in Paris, including the construction of the Pont Royal bridge across the Seine River.

In the 18th century, Jean Tassin (1734-1816) was a renowned French engraver and printmaker, known for his intricate designs and illustrations for books and publications.

Another individual of note was Pierre Tassin (1786-1848), a French historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of the Benedictine order and the lives of its members.

The surname Tassin also found its way to other parts of Europe, including Belgium and Italy. In Italy, the name is sometimes spelled as "Tassini," and in the 19th century, Giuseppe Tassini (1815-1900) was a prominent Venetian historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of Venice.

Throughout its history, the surname Tassin has been associated with various occupations, from architects and engineers to artists, historians, and authors, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tassin

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

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

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