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

Tech, 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 Tech surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tech in America

Tech is the 48901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tech surname appeared 431 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 Tech.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tech 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 Tech

The surname "TECH" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "tæccan," which means "to teach" or "to instruct." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a teacher or instructor.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname "TECH" dates back to the 13th century, when a man named John le Techer was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. This document was a census-like record compiled during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "le Techer," "le Techour," and "le Techur," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation at the time. One notable individual from this period was William le Techur, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1332.

During the 15th century, the surname "TECH" began to take on its more modern spelling. In 1459, a man named Thomas Tech was listed in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire.

In the 16th century, the name continued to be well-established in England. One prominent figure was Sir John Tech, who was born in 1520 and served as a Member of Parliament for the constituency of Wiltshire.

The 17th century saw the surname "TECH" spread to other parts of the British Isles. In 1635, a man named Robert Tech was recorded in the Parish Registers of Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland.

As the name continued to evolve, variations such as "Tetch" and "Tach" emerged. In the 18th century, a notable individual was Reverend William Tetch, who was born in 1720 and served as a clergyman in the Church of England.

In the 19th century, the surname "TECH" gained more widespread recognition. One remarkable figure was Sir James Tech, born in 1825, who was a renowned explorer and author. He wrote extensively about his travels in Africa and Asia.

As the centuries passed, the surname "TECH" continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, and professionals. While the name has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the global reach of English culture and language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tech

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

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

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