Explore the Family Name Teehan
The meaning of Teehan
Irish (Kerry): variant of Teahan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teehan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Teehan has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,141st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 39,717th, a change of -4.13%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Teehan surname increased slightly from 546 in 2000 to 553 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #39,717 | -4.13% |
| Count | 546 | 553 | 1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teehan
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, those with the Teehan surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.89% identified as White, though this proportion decreased slightly to 95.66% by 2010. The proportion of Teehans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also experienced a significant decrease, going from 2.38% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, small percentages (both at 1.08%) identified as either Hispanic or part of two or more races. Data for those who identify as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.66% | -1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.38% | 1.08% | -54.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |