Explore the Family Name Tebbe
The meaning of Tebbe
North German and East Frisian: from a pet form of any of the masculine or feminine compound personal names with the ancient Germanic first element theud ‘people, tribe’ and a second element beginning with b- (e.g. bern ‘bear’, brand ‘sword’, or burg ‘castle, fortified town’). This surname is very rare in East Frisia.
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How common is the last name Tebbe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Tebbe" saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Tebbe" ranked 19,642nd and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 20,322nd. This represents a modest drop of about 3.46%. However, the total count of individuals with the last name "Tebbe" did increase from 1,270 to 1,308 during this period, an uptick of approximately 2.99%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 6.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,642 | #20,322 | -3.46% |
| Count | 1,270 | 1,308 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tebbe
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Tebbe". Between 2000 and 2010, there were significant percentage increases in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander leapt from 0.39% to 0.69%, while those indicating two or more races increased from 0.71% to 0.92%. Meanwhile, the majority ethnic identity, White, experienced a nominal decrease from 97.40% to 97.25%. The Hispanic representation also saw a small increase from 1.02% to 1.07%. Notably, no individuals with the surname 'Tebbe' identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 97.25% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.07% | 4.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.92% | 29.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.69% | 76.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |