Explore the Family Name Teats
The meaning of Teats
Americanized form of German Tietz or Dietz. Compare Teets.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teats in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Teats saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 40,139th most popular surname, but by 2010, it slid to 44,653rd place, marking an approximately 11 percent drop in rank. The actual count of individuals with the surname Teats also declined from 514 in 2000 to 481 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 6.42 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the name Teats per 100,000 people fell by approximately 15.79 percent over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #44,653 | -11.25% |
| Count | 514 | 481 | -6.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teats
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Teats showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly from 91.25 percent to 89.40 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black also saw a small decline, from 5.64 percent to 5.20 percent. However, there was a growth in the percentage of people with this surname identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races, increasing from 1.56 percent to 2.49 percent. Hispanic representation among those with the surname Teats emerged from zero in 2000 to 1.87 percent in 2010. Similarly, Asian or Pacific Islander presence went from non-existent in the 2000 census data to 1.04 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.25% | 89.4% | -2.03% |
| Black | 5.64% | 5.2% | -7.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 2.49% | 59.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |