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

Tesser, 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 Tesser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tesser in America

Tesser is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tesser surname appeared 298 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 Tesser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tesser 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 Tesser

The surname "Tesser" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Veneto and Lombardy, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "tessere," which means "to weave" or "to intertwine," suggesting that the name may have been associated with the profession of weaving or textile production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Tesser" can be found in the Venetian archives, where a certain "Giovanni Tesser" is mentioned as a cloth merchant in the year 1347. This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence during that period and its potential connection to the textile industry.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named "Andrea Tesser" (1420-1490) was a renowned painter from the city of Verona, known for his vibrant frescoes and religious artworks adorning various churches and buildings in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name "Tesser" appeared in several literary works and documents, including a mention in the writings of the Italian poet and humanist, Pietro Bembo (1470-1547), who referred to a "Marcantonio Tesser" as a respected scholar and philosopher in his correspondence.

In the 17th century, a family of architects and builders from the town of Bassano del Grappa bore the surname "Tesser." They were responsible for the construction of several notable buildings and churches in the area, including the Church of San Bassiano, which still stands today.

Another notable figure with the surname "Tesser" was "Girolamo Tesser" (1670-1735), a Venetian composer and violinist who gained recognition for his contributions to the development of the violin concerto and his collaborations with prominent composers of his time.

Over the centuries, the name "Tesser" has also been associated with various place names and locations across Italy, such as the town of "Tessera" near Venice, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in certain regions.

While these examples provide insights into the history and origins of the surname "Tesser," it is important to note that further research and analysis of historical records may uncover additional information and details about this intriguing Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tesser

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

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

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