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

Thach, 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 Thach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thach in America

Thach is the 5578th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thach surname appeared 6,229 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Thach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thach 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 Thach

The surname Thach is believed to have originated from Vietnam, and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the Vietnamese word "thạch," which means "stone" or "rock." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived near or worked with stone or rock formations.

In Vietnam, the name Thach was particularly prevalent in the northern regions, such as the provinces of Bac Ninh and Hung Yen. Some early records from these areas mention individuals with the surname Thach, though the exact dates are uncertain.

One of the earliest known references to the name Thach can be found in the "Dai Viet Su Ky Toan Thu," a historical text compiled during the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400). This text mentions a prominent figure named Thach Phu, who served as a military commander in the 13th century.

Another notable individual with the surname Thach was Thach Cau, a Vietnamese poet and scholar who lived during the 17th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the literature and culture of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945).

In the 19th century, a man named Thach Xuan Tinh (1827-1892) gained recognition as a renowned scholar and educator. He established several schools and made significant contributions to the education system in Vietnam.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Thach was Thach Phuong, a Vietnamese revolutionary who played a crucial role in the struggle for independence against French colonial rule in the early 20th century.

Another notable figure was Thach Thi Sang (1927-2018), a Vietnamese artist and painter who was celebrated for her depictions of traditional Vietnamese life and culture. Her works are highly regarded and can be found in various museums and galleries around the world.

While the surname Thach may have originated in Vietnam, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical roots and significance remain closely tied to Vietnamese culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thach

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

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

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