Explore the Family Name Tebben
The meaning of Tebben
North German and East Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Tebbe.
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How common is the last name Tebben in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tebben has seen minor fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 50,903 in popularity, with 385 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, this rank had slightly dropped to 53,316, marking a decrease of 4.74%. Despite this drop in ranking, the total count of people with the surname Tebben increased slightly to 388, reflecting a growth rate of 0.78%. However, the proportion per 100k saw a drop of 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #53,316 | -4.74% |
| Count | 385 | 388 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tebben
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Tebben surname self-identify as White. This group made up 99.48% of the population in 2000, although it experienced a slight decrease of 4.65% to 94.85% by 2010. Meanwhile, other ethnicities began to emerge among those carrying the Tebben surname during this period. By 2010, 3.09% identified as Hispanic and 1.55% indicated they belonged to two or more races. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating no significant presence within the Tebben surname demographic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.48% | 94.85% | -4.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |