2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tegano
A surname derived from the Greek word tegame, meaning frying pan or skillet.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Tegano. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tegano surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Tegano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tegano, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tegano
The surname TEGANO is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the region of Andalusia, in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to derive from the Arabic word "taka," which means "to give" or "to bestow," suggesting a connection to a person who was generous or benevolent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the TEGANO surname can be found in a document from the archives of the town of Seville, dated 1387. This document mentions a certain Juan TEGANO, who was a landowner and merchant dealing in the trade of olive oil and spices.
In the 15th century, the TEGANO family gained prominence in the city of Granada, where they were involved in the textile industry. Historical records from this period mention a Diego TEGANO, who was a renowned silk weaver and served as a supplier to the royal court.
During the 16th century, the TEGANO surname spread to other parts of Spain, including Catalonia and Valencia. One notable figure from this time was Catalina TEGANO, a writer and poet from Barcelona, born in 1532 and known for her works celebrating the beauty of the Catalan language.
The 17th century saw the emergence of a branch of the TEGANO family in the region of Extremadura, where they were known for their involvement in the agricultural sector. Fernando TEGANO, born in 1612, was a prominent landowner and vintner, renowned for the quality of his wine production.
In the 18th century, the TEGANO surname gained recognition in the field of education, with Javier TEGANO (1701-1785), a renowned scholar and professor at the University of Salamanca, who made significant contributions to the study of philosophy and theology.
As the TEGANO family dispersed across Spain and its territories, the name underwent various spellings and variations, such as Tegani, Teganno, and Tegana. However, the core surname remained largely unchanged, preserving its Spanish roots and historical significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tegano
Among Census respondents with the surname Tegano, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Tegano bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tegano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tegano
Tegano appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+11 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,287 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 10,287 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tegano surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #145,757 | 6.6% |
| Count | 104 | 115 | 10.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tegano bearers went from 104 to 115 (+10.6% change). The surname moved up 10,287 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #145,757.
FAQ
Tegano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tegano?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Tegano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Tegano?
Tegano ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Tegano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Tegano.
Has Tegano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tegano went from 104 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 11 (+10.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Tegano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tegano, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tegano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tegano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.6%), Hispanic (7.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tegano (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tegano mean?
A surname derived from the Greek word tegame, meaning frying pan or skillet. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tegano (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Tegano?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.