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

Tauzin, 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 Tauzin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tauzin in America

Tauzin is the 39117th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tauzin surname appeared 563 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 Tauzin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tauzin 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 Tauzin

The surname Tauzin has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old French personal name "Tose" or "Toze," which was a diminutive form of the name "Tousses." These names were derived from the Latin word "tonsus," meaning "shorn" or "clipped," referring to someone with closely cropped hair or a tonsured monk.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tauzin name can be found in the "Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Savigny," a medieval cartulary (a collection of charters and deeds) from the Savigny Abbey in Normandy, France, dated around the 12th century. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Normandy region.

During the Middle Ages, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Tausin," "Touzin," and "Thosin," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling practices of the time. Some of these spellings were also influenced by local dialects and regional variations.

One notable historical figure bearing the Tauzin surname was Jean Tauzin, a 16th-century French jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1521 to 1589. He served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris and authored several treatises on French law.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Pierre Tauzin, a 17th-century French architect and engineer who lived from 1620 to 1698. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Pont Marie bridge over the River Seine.

In the 18th century, Jacques Tauzin (1712-1786) was a French painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. He was a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture and his works can be found in various museums and collections throughout France.

The name Tauzin can also be associated with certain place names in France. For instance, the village of Tauzia in the Hautes-Pyrénées region of southwestern France may have derived its name from a similar root as the surname Tauzin.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Émile Tauzin (1870-1938), a French politician and writer who served as a deputy in the French National Assembly and was known for his works on political philosophy and social issues.

Overall, the surname Tauzin has a rich history rooted in medieval France, with various historical figures and cultural associations contributing to its legacy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tauzin

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

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

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