Explore the Family Name Teachey
The meaning of Teachey
1. Americanized form of Swiss German Dietschi or South German Dietsche (see Dietsch). 2. Americanized form of German Tietje.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teachey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Teachey witnessed a gain in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking improved from 26,361 in 2000 to 25,083 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.85%. In terms of count, there were 871 individuals with this surname in 2000 while the number rose to 990 by 2010, reflecting a significant growth of 13.66%. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, it went up from 0.32 to 0.34 over the same period, demonstrating a rise of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,361 | #25,083 | 4.85% |
| Count | 871 | 990 | 13.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.34 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teachey
Concerning ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among those carrying the surname Teachey between 2000 and 2010. While there was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the census recorded increases in three categories. Individuals identifying as two or more races saw the most notable jump from 0.80% to 2.02%, a leap of 152.50%. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased from 0.69% to 1.41%, a growth of 104.35%. Additionally, there was a modest rise in the Black category from 29.05% to 31.01%, a 6.75% increase. On the other hand, the White category experienced a slight dip from 69.23% to 64.95%, a decrease of 6.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.23% | 64.95% | -6.18% |
| Black | 29.05% | 31.01% | 6.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 2.02% | 152.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.41% | 104.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |