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

Tusing, 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 Tusing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tusing in America

Tusing is the 21717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tusing surname appeared 1,198 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 Tusing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tusing 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 Tusing

The surname TUSING is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "tuse," which meant a bundle or a sheaf, potentially indicating that the name's original bearers were involved in agriculture or worked as farm laborers.

One of the earliest known references to the TUSING surname can be found in the German village of Tusing, located in the region of Bavaria. This place name likely predates the surname itself, suggesting that the name may have been adopted by individuals who either lived in or were originally from this village.

In the 17th century, records show a Hans TUSING born in 1624 in the town of Augsburg, Germany. He was a prominent merchant and trader, dealing in various goods including textiles and spices. His success and influence likely contributed to the spread of the TUSING name throughout Germany and neighboring regions.

Another notable TUSING was Johann TUSING, a German artist and engraver born in 1678 in Nuremberg. His intricate woodcuts and etchings depicting religious scenes and portraits were highly sought after during his lifetime and remain valuable works of art today.

In the 18th century, the TUSING name found its way to the United States, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of Peter TUSING, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1742 from Germany. He went on to become a successful farmer and landowner in the Pennsylvania colony.

The 19th century saw the rise of Karl TUSING, born in 1821 in Heidelberg, Germany. He was a renowned philosopher and academic, publishing several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. TUSING served as a professor at the University of Berlin for many years and was widely respected in academic circles across Europe.

As the TUSING surname spread beyond its German origins, it underwent various spelling variations, including Tusinger, Tussing, and Tuessink. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the individual preferences of different family branches.

While the TUSING name may not be among the most common surnames today, its rich history spans several centuries and continues to be a source of pride for those who bear it, reminding them of their German heritage and the various achievements of their ancestors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tusing

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

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

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