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

Tessler, 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 Tessler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tessler in America

Tessler is the 27042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tessler surname appeared 896 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 Tessler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tessler 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 Tessler

The surname TESSLER is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the German word "Tetschen," which was the name of a town in the region of Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. This town was located near the border of Germany, and it is likely that the name TESSLER was adopted by families living in or migrating from that area.

In the early records, the name appears in various spellings, including Teschler, Tetscher, and Tetzscher, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. The earliest known reference to the name TESSLER can be found in a document from 1532, where it was recorded as "Tetscher" in a registry of inhabitants in the town of Tetschen.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname TESSLER was Hans Tetscher, born in 1567 in the town of Tetschen. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his family's records provide valuable insights into the early history of the name.

In the 17th century, the name TESSLER began to spread beyond the borders of Bohemia and Germany as families migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. Johann Tetscher, born in 1623 in Tetschen, was among the first to settle in the Dutch colony of New Netherland (present-day New York) in 1653, where he became known as Johannes Tessler.

Another notable figure was Christoph Tetscher, born in 1712 in the town of Zittau, near the German-Czech border. He was a renowned clockmaker and inventor, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of mechanical timekeeping.

In the 19th century, the name TESSLER gained recognition with the birth of Auguste Tessler (1828-1901), a French artist and engraver known for her intricate etchings and lithographs depicting scenes of everyday life in Paris.

As the name spread across different regions and cultures, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, leading to the modern form of TESSLER that we recognize today. While the name may have originated from a specific place, its history reflects the migrations and adaptations of families over centuries, making it a reflection of the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tessler

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

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

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