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

Tedeschi, 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 Tedeschi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tedeschi in America

Tedeschi is the 13171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tedeschi surname appeared 2,321 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tedeschi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tedeschi 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 Tedeschi

The surname Tedeschi originates from Italy and has its roots in the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "tedesco," which means "German" or "of German origin." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals or families who had German ancestry or connections.

During the Middle Ages, Italy experienced a significant influx of German settlers, merchants, and artisans, particularly in the northern regions. The Tedeschi name may have been assigned to these German immigrants or their descendants to distinguish them from native Italians.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tedeschi name can be found in the historical archives of Florence, where a certain Giacomo Tedeschi was mentioned as a merchant in the 13th century. Additionally, the name appears in various medieval documents and records from cities like Venice, Genoa, and Milan, reflecting the presence and influence of German communities in those areas.

In the 14th century, a renowned Italian mathematician and astrologer, Giovanni Tedeschi, better known as Giovanni da Parma, gained recognition for his contributions to the field of mathematics. He was born in Parma around 1305 and is believed to have studied at the University of Bologna.

Another notable figure with the Tedeschi surname was Niccolò Tedeschi, a 15th-century Italian painter from Venice. He was active during the Renaissance period and is known for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning churches in Venice and its surrounding areas.

In the 16th century, the Tedeschi family held a prominent position in the city of Verona. Girolamo Tedeschi, born in 1540, was a respected scholar and professor of law at the University of Padua. His works on legal theory and Roman law were widely studied and influential during that time.

Another notable individual with the Tedeschi surname was Francesco Tedeschi, a 17th-century architect from Rome. He is credited with designing several notable churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini and the Palazzo Spada.

The Tedeschi name can also be found in various historical records and documents from other regions of Italy, such as Tuscany, Lombardy, and Piedmont, further suggesting the widespread presence and integration of German communities throughout the Italian peninsula during the medieval and Renaissance periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tedeschi

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

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

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