Explore the Family Name Teale
The meaning of Teale
English (West Yorkshire): variant of Teal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Teale saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Teale was ranked 41,596th in terms of popular family names, with approximately 493 individuals identified by this surname. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 43,811, despite the count of individuals remaining relatively stable at 492. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a small drop from 0.18 to 0.17, reflecting a -5.56% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #43,811 | -5.33% |
| Count | 493 | 492 | -0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teale
When examining the ethnicity breakdown for the Teale surname, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as White and holding the Teale name decreased from 94.32% in 2000 to 90.65% in 2010. However, there were increases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Black went from 2.23% to 3.25%, marking a 45.74% increase. Similarly, those identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic rose from 1.42% to 1.83%. Interestingly, the group identifying as having two or more races doubled from 1.22% to 2.44%. No data was provided for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 90.65% | -3.89% |
| Black | 2.23% | 3.25% | 45.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 2.44% | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.83% | 28.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |