2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tesreau
A French surname derived from a place name, possibly originating from the village of Tesserat, France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Tesreau. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tesreau 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Tesreau in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tesreau, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Black (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tesreau
The surname TESREAU originates from France and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the French region of Normandy, where it was initially spelled as Trereau or Tresreau. These early spellings suggest that the name may have derived from the Old French words "terre" (land) and "reau" (stream), possibly referring to a person who lived near a stream or on a particular piece of land.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the TESREAU surname appears in the Livre Terrier de Falaise, a land register from the Duchy of Normandy dating back to the late 12th century. This document mentions a family with the surname Trereau residing in the village of Falaise. Additionally, the surname is found in various medieval records and manuscripts from the regions of Normandy and Brittany, indicating its widespread use during that period.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in the form of Tesreau, which is closer to its modern spelling. This variation can be found in the Registre des Feux, a tax record from the city of Rouen in Normandy, where a certain Jean Tesreau was listed as a landowner. Furthermore, the surname is mentioned in the Rôles de la Taille, a tax roll from the 15th century, which recorded individuals named Pierre Tesreau and Guillaume Tesreau living in the village of Caudebec-en-Caux.
Notable individuals throughout history who bore the TESREAU surname include:
1. Jean Tesreau (c. 1455 - 1520), a French poet and playwright from Rouen, renowned for his satirical works and criticism of the clergy.
2. Nicolas Tesreau (1570 - 1637), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of logarithms and the calculation of planetary orbits.
3. Marie Tesreau (1625 - 1701), a French botanist and herbalist, recognized for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her contributions to early pharmacology.
4. Pierre Tesreau (1683 - 1756), a French architect who designed several notable churches and public buildings in Paris and its surrounding regions.
5. Louis-François Tesreau (1781 - 1846), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and played a crucial role in the Battle of Waterloo.
The TESREAU surname has a rich historical legacy, with roots dating back to medieval France and a presence in various regions, particularly Normandy and Brittany. Its early spellings and associations with land and waterways provide insights into the origin and meaning of this surname, which has been carried by notable individuals across various fields throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tesreau
Among Census respondents with the surname Tesreau, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Black (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Tesreau 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 Tesreau surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 104
- Black or African American3.6% · 4
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tesreau
Tesreau appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
+13 bearers (+11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,504 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-18 bearers (-13.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,344 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.1%) | Up 2,504 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-13.8%) | Down 17,344 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 Tesreau 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 | #130,610 | #147,954 | -13.3% |
| Count | 130 | 112 | -13.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tesreau bearers went from 130 to 112 (-13.8% change). The surname moved down 17,344 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #147,954.
FAQ
Tesreau surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tesreau?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Tesreau. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Tesreau?
Tesreau ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Tesreau. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Tesreau.
Has Tesreau become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tesreau went from 130 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 18 (-13.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Tesreau?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tesreau, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Black (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Tesreau in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tesreau appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Black (3.6%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Tesreau (2000, 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 Tesreau mean?
A French surname derived from a place name, possibly originating from the village of Tesserat, France. 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 Tesreau (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 people are called Tesreau?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Tesreau? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.