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

Tec, 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 Tec surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tec in America

Tec is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tec surname appeared 251 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 Tec.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tec 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 Tec

The surname "Tec" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old High German word "tehho," which means "thatcher" or "roofer," referring to a profession or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Tec" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a person named "Konrad der Tehho" (Conrad the Thatcher) in the year 1276.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Tehchen," "Thechen," and "Tecken," reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations were common during that time due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The surname "Tec" was also found in the Codex Traditionum Westfalicarum, a collection of charters and records from Westphalia, Germany. This document, dating back to the late 15th century, mentions a landowner named "Hinrich Tecke" in the year 1492.

One notable individual bearing the name "Tec" was Johannes Teck (1485-1557), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Nuremberg and was a close associate of Martin Luther.

Another prominent figure with the surname "Tec" was Hans Teck (1556-1623), a German architect and master builder from Augsburg. He is renowned for his work on several notable buildings, including the Rathaus (Town Hall) in Augsburg, completed in 1620.

In the 17th century, the name "Tec" appeared in various records across Germany, including the Württembergisches Jahrbuch, which mentions a "Johann Teck" in the year 1657.

The surname "Tec" has also been associated with several place names in Germany, such as Teckhausen and Tecklenburg, which may have influenced the origins and spread of the name.

It is worth noting that while the surname "Tec" is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich historical background and can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Germany, where it was likely associated with the profession of thatching or roofing.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tec

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

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

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