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

Tecum, 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 Tecum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tecum in America

Tecum is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tecum surname appeared 334 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 Tecum.

The history of the last name Tecum

The surname "TECUM" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Latin phrase "tecum" meaning "with you" or "in your company." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a frequent companion or traveling partner.

The earliest known records of the name date back to the 13th century, where it appears in various forms such as "de Tecum" or "Tecum de Valladolid," indicating a possible connection to the city of Valladolid in the region of Castile and León. It is thought that the name may have been adopted by a family or individual who hailed from or had close ties to this area.

Historical references to individuals bearing the name "TECUM" can be found in various medieval Spanish documents and manuscripts. One notable example is Juan de Tecum, a merchant and landowner who lived in the 14th century and is mentioned in records related to trade and property transactions in the city of Seville.

Another early recorded instance of the name is Pedro Tecum, a soldier who served under King Alfonso XI of Castile during the Reconquista, the period of Christian conquest over Muslim territories in the Iberian Peninsula. Pedro Tecum is believed to have participated in the siege of Gibraltar in 1350.

In the 15th century, a woman named María de Tecum is documented as having been a prominent figure in the court of Queen Isabel of Castile. María was a lady-in-waiting and trusted confidante of the Queen, further reinforcing the connection between the name "TECUM" and the notion of companionship or closeness.

During the 16th century, the name "TECUM" gained wider recognition with the exploits of Hernán Tecum, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. Hernán Tecum played a crucial role in the establishment of Spanish settlements in the region and is mentioned in various chronicles of the time.

Another notable individual with this surname was Diego Tecum, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in the 17th century. His works, which included religious sculptures and architectural embellishments, can still be found in various churches and buildings throughout Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura.

Over the centuries, the name "TECUM" has maintained its presence, though it has become less common in modern times. Its rich history and unique origins, however, continue to be a source of interest for researchers and scholars studying the evolution of Spanish surnames and their cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tecum

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

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

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