Explore the Family Name Teater
The meaning of Teater
Probably an altered form of German Dieter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teater in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Teater experienced a slight decline in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 24,200 to 25,403. Despite this, the overall count of people with the Teater surname saw a minute increase of 0.31%, going from 971 in 2000 to 974 in 2010. The proportion per 100k in terms of popularity also decreased by -8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,200 | #25,403 | -4.97% |
| Count | 971 | 974 | 0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teater
In terms of ethnic identity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, majority of individuals named Teater identify as White. This group saw a minimal decrease of -0.63% from 2000 to 2010, shifting from 96.81% to 96.20%. Though still small in numbers, the Hispanic population with this surname saw the most notable increase, jumping from 0.62% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010, a change of 198.39%. Meanwhile, the Black percentage dropped from 0.93% to zero, whereas the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an introduction of 0.82% in 2010. The categories for Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static at 0.62% and zero respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 96.2% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.62% | 1.85% | 198.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |