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

Tschida, 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 Tschida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tschida in America

Tschida is the 16494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tschida surname appeared 1,742 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tschida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tschida 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 Tschida

The surname TSCHIDA is of Austrian origin, specifically from the Carinthia region in the southern part of the country. It is believed to have originated in the 15th or 16th century, derived from the Slavic word "čida," which means "pure" or "clear." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a clear stream or lake.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TSCHIDA name can be found in the Austrian village of Obermillstatt, where it appears in church records from the late 16th century. The name was also present in the nearby town of Millstatt, which was once known as "Müllstätten" or "Müllstatt" in older German spellings.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Tschida (1629-1697) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Völkermarkt, Carinthia. He played a significant role in the local economy and left a lasting impact on the region.

Another historical figure with the TSCHIDA surname was Franz Tschida (1783-1856), a respected educator and author from the village of Eisenkappel in Carinthia. He wrote several books on teaching methods and pedagogy, which were widely used in schools across Austria at the time.

During the 19th century, the TSCHIDA name spread beyond the borders of Carinthia as members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable individual from this period was Maria Tschida (1825-1901), a renowned soprano and opera singer who performed in various theaters across Germany and Austria.

In the 20th century, Karl Tschida (1914-1998) was a respected Austrian architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and public spaces in Vienna and other cities in the country.

The TSCHIDA surname continues to be predominantly found in Austria, particularly in the regions of Carinthia and Styria, although it has also been carried by individuals in other parts of Europe and the world due to migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tschida

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

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

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