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

Tessari, 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 Tessari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tessari in America

Tessari is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tessari surname appeared 127 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 Tessari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tessari 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 Tessari

The surname Tessari originated in Italy, specifically in the Veneto region, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "textor," meaning "weaver" or "maker of cloth." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the textile industry or related trades.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Tessari can be found in historical documents from the city of Padua, dating back to the 13th century. These records indicate that the Tessari family was among the prominent noble families of the region at that time.

In the 14th century, the Tessari name appears in several manuscripts and records from the city of Venice, where a branch of the family had established itself. One notable figure was Marco Tessari, a wealthy merchant and trader who lived in Venice during the late 1300s.

As the Tessari family spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Tessari, Tessaro, and Tessera. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional variations in pronunciation.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals bearing the Tessari surname made significant contributions in various fields. For example, Girolamo Tessari (1492-1542) was a renowned architect and sculptor from Padua, known for his work on the Basilica of St. Anthony.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Battista Tessari (1577-1651), a mathematician and astronomer from Verona, who made important advancements in the study of celestial mechanics and the motion of planets.

In the 18th century, the Tessari name gained prominence in the literary world with the writer and poet Giuseppe Tessari (1738-1811), who was born in Venice and became known for his satirical works and contributions to the Italian Enlightenment.

During the 19th century, the Tessari surname was associated with several influential figures in the fields of politics and law. One such individual was Luigi Tessari (1823-1897), a prominent Italian statesman and jurist who served as a senator and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.

Despite its Italian origins, the Tessari surname has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration patterns. However, the historical roots and earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Veneto region of Italy, where it emerged as a surname associated with the textile industry and various trades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tessari

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

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

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