Explore the Family Name Te
The meaning of Te
1. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 戴, see Dai 1. 2. Vietnamese (Tề): from the Chinese surname 齊, see Qi 1. 3. Cambodian: written តែ, corresponding to the Khmer word meaning ‘tea’. It may also be of Chinese origin (compare above). 4. Filipino: of Chinese origin, see 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Heang, Heng, Chheng, Eng, Kheng, Khun, Sang, Seng, Sung. Vietnamese Anh, Hoa, Huong, Mang, Thao, Thong. Spanish Angelita, Arturo, Enrique, Guillermo, Renato, Rosario.
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How common is the last name Te in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Te' significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,876th in terms of prevalence but rose to the 21,080th position in 2010, marking a percentage change of 21.57. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a considerable increase, moving from 850 to 1,246 over the decade, indicating a growth of 46.59 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people with the surname 'Te' enhanced by 31.25 percent, shifting from 0.32 to 0.42 during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,876 | #21,080 | 21.57% |
| Count | 850 | 1,246 | 46.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.42 | 31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Te
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Te' also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, increasing slightly from 86.71 percent in 2000 to 87.72 percent in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 16.67 percent, and the percentage of White individuals dropped by 24.01 percent. Hispanic representation, however, saw a dramatic rise of 181.91 percent. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the 2010 census, whereas in 2000, there were small percentages reported for these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.71% | 87.72% | 1.16% |
| White | 7.29% | 5.54% | -24.01% |
| Two or More Races | 3.18% | 2.65% | -16.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 2.65% | 181.91% |
| Black | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |