Explore the Family Name Tebeau
The meaning of Tebeau
Altered form of French Thibault. Compare Thebeau and also Teabo, Tebo, Teboe, and Tebow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tebeau in the United States?
The surname Tebeau saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of the name rose from 40,465th most popular in 2000 to 37,544th most popular in 2010, an increase of 7.22%. In terms of actual count, the number of people with the surname Tebeau grew by 16.5% over this period, from 509 to 593. When compared to the overall population, the proportion of individuals carrying the Tebeau surname increased by 5.26 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #37,544 | 7.22% |
| Count | 509 | 593 | 16.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tebeau
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census paints a detailed picture. The majority of individuals with the Tebeau surname identified as White, although this proportion slightly decreased from 91.55% in 2000 to 90.39% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, rising from 1.57% to 2.53%. There was also a marked increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which jumped from 1.77% to 3.54%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 3.54% to 2.70%. There were no changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, as they remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.55% | 90.39% | -1.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.77% | 3.54% | 100% |
| Black | 3.54% | 2.7% | -23.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.53% | 61.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |