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

Tomsheck, 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 Tomsheck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tomsheck in America

Tomsheck is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tomsheck surname appeared 134 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 Tomsheck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tomsheck 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 Tomsheck

The surname Tomsheck is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region of present-day Poland and the Czech Republic, during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "tomić," which means "son of Thomas," suggesting a patronymic origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 15th century, where it appeared in various historical documents from the regions of Silesia and Bohemia. Some of these documents included municipal records, tax rolls, and parish registers.

In the 16th century, the name Tomsheck began to spread across Central and Eastern Europe, with notable individuals bearing this surname emerging in various regions. One such person was Jan Tomsheck, a prominent merchant from the city of Krakow, who lived between 1520 and 1587.

During the 17th century, the Tomsheck surname gained further recognition, particularly in the areas of Moravia and Silesia, which were then part of the Holy Roman Empire. Historical records from this period mention a renowned scholar and theologian named Wenceslaus Tomsheck, who lived from 1612 to 1678 and authored several influential works on religious philosophy.

In the 18th century, the Tomsheck name appeared in various military records and chronicles, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname among the ranks of soldiers and officers. One notable figure from this era was Karl Tomsheck, a distinguished cavalry officer who served in the Austrian army during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815).

As the 19th century dawned, the Tomsheck surname continued to spread across Europe, with pockets of families bearing this name found in regions such as Bohemia, Galicia, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. One remarkable individual from this period was Antonín Tomsheck, a renowned Czech composer and conductor who lived from 1819 to 1892 and contributed significantly to the development of classical music in Central Europe.

Throughout its history, the surname Tomsheck has undergone various spelling variations, including Tomschek, Tomczyk, and Tomczak, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where it was prevalent. While its origins can be traced back to Eastern Europe, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of individuals who have made their mark in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tomsheck

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

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

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