Explore the Family Name Teed
The meaning of Teed
English (Devon): variant of Tedd, from the Middle English personal name Ted(de), a pet form of a name such as Edgar, Edmund, Edward, or Edwin, in which the first element derives from Old English ēad ‘wealth, prosperity’.
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How common is the last name Teed in the United States?
The surname "Teed" saw a small dip in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked at 15,849 and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 16,395 — a decrease of 3.45%. However, the actual count of individuals with the last name "Teed" increased by 4.09% during that same time period. In 2000, there were 1,686 people with this surname and by 2010, that number had risen to 1,755. This shift resulted in a slight drop in proportion per 100k from 0.62 to 0.59.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,849 | #16,395 | -3.45% |
| Count | 1,686 | 1,755 | 4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teed
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows subtle changes from 2000 to 2010. The highest percentage of people with the surname "Teed" identify as White, although this group saw a small decrease of 1.16% over the decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic both saw increases in their representation among the Teeds, with the former group experiencing the largest growth at 48.05%. The proportion of people identifying as two or more races also doubled, while those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.78% | 93.68% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.17% | 7.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.54% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 1.14% | 48.05% |
| Black | 1.3% | 1.14% | -12.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.34% | -5.56% |