Explore the Family Name Teele
The meaning of Teele
Variant of Teel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Teele has experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. Previously ranked at 31,958 in 2000, its popularity fell to 40,610 in 2010, marking a decrease of 27.07%. This shift corresponds with a drop in the count of individuals bearing the Teele surname, from 682 in 2000 to only 538 by 2010, a substantial reduction of 21.11%. The proportion of this surname among every 100k people also decreased by 28%, from 0.25 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,958 | #40,610 | -27.07% |
| Count | 682 | 538 | -21.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.18 | -28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teele
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Teele also saw some considerable changes during the same period. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly from 75.37% to 71.93%, while those identifying as Black increased from 21.55% to 23.23%. The representation of individuals who identify as Hispanic also rose modestly from 1.76% to 2.04%. The most significant change was noted within the group that identifies as belonging to two or more races, which witnessed an increase of 131.82%, surging from 0.88% in 2000 to 2.04% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.37% | 71.93% | -4.56% |
| Black | 21.55% | 23.23% | 7.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 2.04% | 131.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.04% | 15.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |