Explore the Family Name Teagarden
The meaning of Teagarden
Variant of Teegarden, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Teagarden in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Teagarden saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Teagarden was ranked 39,560 in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 43,206 — a drop of 9.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 4.4% during the same period, going from 523 in 2000 to 500 in 2010. This reduced the proportion per 100k people from 0.19 to 0.17, marking a further descent of 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #43,206 | -9.22% |
| Count | 523 | 500 | -4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teagarden
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals identifying as Teagarden are white, with 95.41% in 2000 and 95.00% in 2010, although this figure marks a minute decrease of 0.43%. The percentage of Teagardens identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.53% to 2.00%, showing a growth of 30.72%. Although there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black in 2000, the figure rose to 1.00% in 2010. The percentage of Teagardens identifying as "Two or more races" experienced a decrease from 2.10% to 1.80%. No Teagardens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 95% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2% | 30.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.8% | -14.29% |
| Black | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |