2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tischbein
A German surname derived from the elements Tisch meaning "table" and Bein meaning "leg," suggesting an occupation related to table-making.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Tischbein. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tischbein 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Tischbein in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tischbein, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tischbein
The surname Tischbein originates from Germany, and its earliest known instances can be traced back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the German words "Tisch," meaning "table," and "Bein," meaning "leg." It likely referred to an occupation or trade involving the making or repairing of table legs or furniture components.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tischbein is found in the historical records of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Tischbein is mentioned as a master carpenter in 1546. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the mid-16th century.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various church records and tax registers across different German states, indicating its spread and establishment as a surname. For instance, a Johannes Tischbein is listed in the tax records of the city of Leipzig in 1672.
One notable individual bearing this surname was Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein (1751-1829), a German painter and engraver of the Neoclassical period. He was born in Haina, Hesse, and is best known for his portrait paintings, including those of Goethe and other prominent figures of his time.
Another significant figure was Johann Jakob Tischbein (1725-1808), an uncle of Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein and also a painter. He was born in Haina and studied in Paris, where he became a member of the French Academy of Fine Arts.
In the 19th century, the name Tischbein appears in various records across different regions of Germany and neighboring countries. For example, a Carl Tischbein (1818-1892) was a German architect and urban planner who contributed to the development of several cities, including Hamburg and Berlin.
While the Tischbein surname has its origins in Germany, it has also been found in other parts of Europe and beyond due to migration and the spread of German communities over the centuries. For instance, there are records of individuals with the surname Tischbein in the United States as early as the mid-19th century, likely descendants of German immigrants.
Throughout its history, the Tischbein surname has been associated with various occupations, including carpentry, furniture-making, and the arts, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore this name over generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tischbein
Among Census respondents with the surname Tischbein, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Tischbein 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 Tischbein surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.6% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 6
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tischbein
Tischbein appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 289 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Up 289 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 Tischbein 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 | #152,628 | #152,339 | 0.2% |
| Count | 107 | 106 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tischbein bearers went from 107 to 106 (-0.9% change). The surname moved up 289 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #152,339.
FAQ
Tischbein surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tischbein?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Tischbein. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Tischbein?
Tischbein ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Tischbein. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Tischbein.
Has Tischbein become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tischbein went from 107 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Tischbein?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tischbein, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Tischbein in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.6% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tischbein appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.6%), Hispanic (5.7%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Tischbein (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 Tischbein mean?
A German surname derived from the elements Tisch meaning "table" and Bein meaning "leg," suggesting an occupation related to table-making. 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 Tischbein (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 common is the surname Tischbein?
If you just want to know how common the surname Tischbein is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.