Explore the Family Name Teate
The meaning of Teate
1. Probably an Americanized form of German Thiet (see Teat) or Thiede. 2. English: variant of Teat. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teate in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Teate saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,526th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 60,505th position, marking a 7.04% decline. The count of individuals with the surname also slightly decreased during this period, from 338 in 2000 to 333 in 2010, signifying a reduction of 1.48%. This trend resulted in a drop in proportion per 100k people from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, showing a 15.38% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #60,505 | -7.04% |
| Count | 338 | 333 | -1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teate
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Teate also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. While the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static at 0.00%, there were shifts within the White and Black categories. The percentage of people with the Teate surname who identified as White decreased from 78.99% in 2000 to 74.77% in 2010, a decline of 5.34%. Conversely, those identifying as Black increased from 20.41% in 2000 to 23.42% in 2010, marking a growth of 14.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.99% | 74.77% | -5.34% |
| Black | 20.41% | 23.42% | 14.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |