Explore the Family Name Teasley
The meaning of Teasley
Possibly an Americanized form of Swiss German and South German Düssli, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teasley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Teasley" has seen a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Teasley" was ranked as the 7604th most popular surname, while in 2010 it climbed to the 7554th spot, reflecting a 0.66% improvement in rank. The count of people with this surname also rose from 4032 in 2000 to 4400 in 2010, marking a growth of 9.13%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 1.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,604 | #7,554 | 0.66% |
| Count | 4,032 | 4,400 | 9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.49 | 1.49 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teasley
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname "Teasley" indicates interesting shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.15 to 0.23, showing a 53.33% change. Similarly, those claiming two or more ethnic identities went up from 1.54 to 3.23, indicating a significant rise of 109.74%. On the other hand, the White population possessing this surname saw a slight decline from 52.13 to 48.52, representing a decrease of 6.92%. The Hispanic community experienced a modest growth from 1.39 to 1.64, revealing a 17.99% change. The Black population rose slightly from 44.17 to 46.05, documenting a 4.26% increase. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group showed a downfall from 0.62 to 0.34, resulting in a 45.16% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.13% | 48.52% | -6.92% |
| Black | 44.17% | 46.05% | 4.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 3.23% | 109.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.64% | 17.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.34% | -45.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.15% | 0.23% | 53.33% |