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

Techera, 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 Techera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Techera in America

Techera is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Techera surname appeared 124 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 Techera.

The history of the last name Techera

The surname Techera is believed to have originated in Italy, with records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "tecca," which means "a small wooden hut or shelter." It's possible that the name was initially given to someone who lived in a modest dwelling of this type.

Techera was a relatively uncommon name, primarily found in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria in northern Italy. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in parish records and tax rolls from these areas.

One notable early bearer of the name was Giovanni Techera, a farmer from the small village of Cartosio in Piedmont, who was born around 1575 and lived until the mid-1600s. His grandson, Pietro Techera (1622-1698), was a respected local woodcarver and is believed to have created several intricate altarpieces for churches in the region.

In the 18th century, the Techera family expanded their reach, with some members moving to other parts of Italy and even venturing abroad. Francesco Techera (1732-1806), a merchant from Genoa, established a successful trading business in Marseille, France, and his descendants continued to reside in that city for several generations.

Another notable individual with the surname was Antonio Techera (1801-1878), a lawyer and politician from Turin, who served as a member of the Piedmontese Parliament in the mid-1800s. He was known for his advocacy of Italian unification and played a role in the Risorgimento movement.

While the Techera name was never particularly widespread, it has maintained a presence in Italy and other parts of Europe over the centuries. Some other individuals of note include Giuseppe Techera (1855-1932), an Italian painter and sculptor, and Maria Techera (1876-1957), a renowned operatic soprano from Milan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Techera

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

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 Techera 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.

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

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