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

Tjossem, 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 Tjossem surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tjossem in America

Tjossem is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tjossem surname appeared 120 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 Tjossem.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tjossem 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 Tjossem

The surname Tjossem originated in Norway, with records dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse words "tjǫrn" meaning "small lake" and "heim" meaning "homestead" or "farm." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a small lake or pond.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Tjossem name can be found in the parish records of Gol, a municipality in the county of Viken, Norway. In these records, a man named Tørris Tjossem was mentioned in 1642, indicating that the name was already in use by that time.

The Tjossem surname is primarily concentrated in the region of Hallingdal, a traditional district in the Norwegian counties of Viken and Vestfold og Telemark. This area is known for its rich agricultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes, which may have influenced the naming of the Tjossem family.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the Tjossem surname. One such person was Anders Tjossem (1828-1917), a Norwegian farmer and politician who served as a member of the Storting (the Norwegian parliament) from 1877 to 1879. Another noteworthy figure was Nils Tjossem (1858-1925), a Norwegian-American author and journalist who wrote extensively about Norwegian immigration to the United States.

In the 19th century, the Tjossem name made its way to the United States, as many Norwegian immigrants sought new opportunities in the growing nation. One example is Knut Tjossem (1835-1914), who emigrated from Norway to Iowa in 1866 and became a prominent farmer and community leader.

Another notable American with the Tjossem surname was Gudrun Tjossem (1890-1983), a Norwegian-American singer and actress who performed on stage and in vaudeville shows during the early 20th century. She was born in Wisconsin to Norwegian immigrant parents.

While the Tjossem surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Norwegian names, it holds a rich history and connection to the cultural heritage of Norway's agricultural communities and natural landscapes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tjossem

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

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

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