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

Teschner, 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 Teschner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teschner in America

Teschner is the 36736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teschner surname appeared 608 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 Teschner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teschner 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 Teschner

The surname Teschner originated in Germany and is believed to have derived from the German word "tesche," which means "bag" or "pouch." It is likely that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who worked as a maker or seller of bags or pouches.

The earliest known records of the Teschner surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the German states of Saxony and Silesia. The name appears in various historical documents and records from these regions, often spelled as Teschner, Teschener, or Tescher.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Teschner was Hans Teschner, a German merchant and trader who lived in the 15th century. He was mentioned in several trade documents and records from the city of Leipzig, where he conducted business.

In the 16th century, the name Teschner appeared in the records of the city of Görlitz, located in the historical region of Upper Lusatia. A prominent figure from this time was Christoph Teschner, a wealthy landowner and influential citizen of Görlitz, who lived from 1525 to 1598.

Another notable individual with the Teschner surname was Johann Teschner, a German scholar and theologian who lived from 1620 to 1688. He was a professor of philosophy and theology at the University of Leipzig and authored several works on religious and philosophical topics.

In the 18th century, the name Teschner was associated with the town of Teschendorf, located in the historical region of Silesia. The town's name is believed to have derived from the same root as the surname Teschner, further solidifying the connection between the name and its geographic origins.

One of the most notable figures with the Teschner surname was Karl Teschner, a German architect and urban planner who lived from 1888 to 1967. He was known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of urban planning, particularly in the city of Berlin.

While the Teschner surname is predominantly found in Germany, it has also spread to other parts of Europe and beyond through migration and cultural exchange over the centuries. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the German regions of Saxony and Silesia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teschner

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

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

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