Explore the Family Name Teece
The meaning of Teece
English (Shropshire and Staffordshire): from the Middle English and Old French female personal name Ti(e)ce or Tece, a borrowing of ancient Germanic Ti(e)ts(i)a or Tetsia, pet forms of various ancient Germanic names in Theud- ‘people’. See also Tice.
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How common is the last name Teece in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Teece has seen a marginal increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 88,083rd in terms of prevalence, and by 2010, it had risen slightly to 86,645th. The number of people carrying the Teece name also grew during this decade, with a 9.69% rise from 196 individuals in 2000 to 215 by 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #86,645 | 1.63% |
| Count | 196 | 215 | 9.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teece
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Teece are White, though this percentage saw a slight decrease from 95.41% in 2000 to 93.49% in 2010. The census data also showed an increase in those identifying with two or more races, growing by 27.84% over the same period. On the other hand, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged, either registering at zero or having their data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 93.49% | -2.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 3.26% | 27.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |