Explore the Family Name Tecklenburg
The meaning of Tecklenburg
German: habitational name from a place so called in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Tecklenburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tecklenburg has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,208 in popularity and had a count of 235. By 2010, its rank fell to 80,131 with a slight increase in its count to 237. This represents a change of -5.15 in its rank and an increase of 0.85 in its count. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #80,131 | -5.15% |
| Count | 235 | 237 | 0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tecklenburg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Tecklenburg surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of 0.41 in this percentage over the decade. Additionally, a small percentage of Tecklenburgs identified as Hispanic, and this proportion saw a substantial increase of 15.69 from 2000 to 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 96.62% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 2.95% | 15.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |