Explore the Family Name Teas
The meaning of Teas
Probably an Americanized form of German Thiess.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Teas" has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 39,617 in the U.S., falling to 42,790 in 2010, marking an 8.01 percent change. The count of individuals bearing this name also saw a small reduction from 522 in 2000 to 506 in 2010, a decrease of 3.07 percent. This downward trend in popularity is also reflected in the proportion per 100k people which fell from 0.19 to 0.17, a decline of 10.53 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #42,790 | -8.01% |
| Count | 522 | 506 | -3.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teas
The same Decennial U.S. Census provides insightful information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Teas". The overwhelming majority of individuals identified as White, although the percentage dipped slightly from 93.68 percent in 2000 to 89.53 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the proportion rising dramatically from 0.96 percent in 2000 to 4.35 percent in 2010, representing a 353.12 percent change. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a minor increase, from 3.64 percent to 3.75 percent, while those identifying with two or more races also increased significantly, up from 0.96 percent to 1.58 percent. No individuals with the surname "Teas" identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.68% | 89.53% | -4.43% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 4.35% | 353.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.64% | 3.75% | 3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.58% | 64.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |