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

Tschirgi, 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 Tschirgi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tschirgi in America

Tschirgi is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tschirgi surname appeared 150 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 Tschirgi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tschirgi 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 Tschirgi

The surname TSCHIRGI is believed to have originated in the Alpine regions of Central Europe, particularly in areas of modern-day Switzerland and Austria. Its roots can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

One theory suggests that TSCHIRGI may have derived from an older Germanic word or phrase related to occupations or geographical features. Some linguists speculate that it could be linked to words meaning "shepherd" or "herdsman," reflecting the pastoral traditions of those mountainous regions. Alternatively, it may have originated as a place name referring to a specific valley or settlement.

Historical records from the region during the Renaissance and Early Modern periods contain scattered mentions of individuals bearing variations of the TSCHIRGI surname. For instance, an entry in a Swiss parish register from the late 16th century references a certain Hans Tschirgi, a farmer from the canton of Valais.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Tschirgi (1620-1692) is documented as a respected merchant and landowner in the town of Zermatt, situated in the Swiss Alps. His descendants continued to reside in the area, contributing to the local community and economy for generations.

Another individual of note was Peter Tschirgi (1775-1842), a skilled alpine guide and mountaineer who assisted several early explorers and scientists in their expeditions through the treacherous peaks and glaciers of the Swiss Alps. His expertise and knowledge of the rugged terrain were highly valued at the time.

As the centuries progressed, members of the TSCHIRGI family dispersed to other regions of Europe and beyond, carrying their surname with them. By the late 19th century, records indicate that a branch of the family had established itself in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with individuals such as Karl Tschirgi (1845-1912), a respected engineer and inventor who contributed to the development of early hydroelectric power systems.

In the 20th century, a notable figure was Theodor Tschirgi (1901-1978), a Swiss-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his avant-garde works and exhibitions across Europe. His unique style and contributions to the art world earned him a lasting legacy in the annals of modern art.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tschirgi

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

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

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