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

Tecca, 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 Tecca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tecca in America

Tecca is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tecca surname appeared 209 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 Tecca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tecca 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 Tecca

The surname TECCA is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "tecta," which means "roof" or "shelter," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived under a particular roof or worked as a roofer or thatcher.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TECCA appears in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1287, which mentions a certain Guido Tecca. This record indicates that the name was already established in the region by the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the name TECCA can be found in various historical records from the towns of Siena and Arezzo, further cementing its presence in Tuscany. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Teccha" or "Techa," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable figure bearing the surname TECCA was Francesco Tecca, an Italian painter who lived from 1531 to 1597. He was renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in Florence and the surrounding areas.

Moving into the 17th century, the name TECCA gained prominence in the city of Lucca, where a family of merchants and bankers with this surname established themselves as influential members of the local community.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was Giovanni Battista Tecca, an Italian architect born in 1828 in Florence. He is remembered for his contributions to the design and restoration of several historical buildings in his hometown.

Another significant figure with the surname TECCA was Vincenzo Tecca, a Italian military officer and patriot who lived from 1818 to 1897. He played a crucial role in the Risorgimento, the movement that led to the unification of Italy in the 19th century.

Throughout its history, the surname TECCA has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in Tuscany, where it originated. While not an extremely common name, it has persisted as a recognizable Italian surname, carrying its roots from the Latin word "tecta" and its association with the concept of shelter or roofing.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tecca

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

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

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