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

Techlin, 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 Techlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Techlin in America

Techlin is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Techlin surname appeared 122 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 Techlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Techlin 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 Techlin

The surname Techlin originated in the Rhineland region of Germany during the late Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "tecchen," meaning to roof or thatch, suggesting an occupation related to roofing or thatching.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Wachtendonck parish records of 1492, which mention a Johann Techlin. The name also appears in various other historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, such as land records and tax rolls in the region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Heinrich Techlin (1515-1589), a Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in the Duchy of Prussia.

During the 17th century, a prominent member of the Techlin family was Christoph Techlin (1628-1701), a German jurist and author who served as a legal advisor to various noble families in the Rhineland region.

Another individual of note was Johann Friedrich Techlin (1748-1821), a German theologian and author who authored several religious works and served as a pastor in the city of Düsseldorf.

In the 19th century, Carl Techlin (1825-1898) was a German composer and music educator who contributed to the development of choral music in the Rhineland region.

While the name Techlin can be traced back to its German origins, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and the world through migration and immigration. However, the majority of historical records and notable figures associated with the surname are found in the Rhineland region of Germany, where the name first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Techlin

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

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

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