Explore the Family Name Teaster
The meaning of Teaster
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teaster in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Teaster has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Previously ranking at 34,399 in 2000, it fell in rank to 36,379 by 2010, marking a 5.76% decrease. The number of individuals carrying the Teaster surname also dropped slightly during this period, from 623 to 615, a 1.28% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #36,379 | -5.76% |
| Count | 623 | 615 | -1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teaster
Regarding the Teaster family's ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White consistently made up the largest portion, despite a minor decrease from 97.27% to 96.10%. The Hispanic representation saw an increase from 0.80% to 1.30%, a noteworthy growth of 62.50%. Additionally, those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased slightly from 1.28% to 1.46%, a 14.06% rise. People identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 data at 0.81%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 96.1% | -1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.28% | 1.46% | 14.06% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.3% | 62.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |