Explore the Family Name Teer
The meaning of Teer
1. English (Lancashire): variant of Tear. 2. Irish (Down): variant of McTeer. 3. Americanized form of German Thier or Dier.
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How common is the last name Teer in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Teer" slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 15,024 and by 2010 it had slipped to 15,499, marking a change of -3.16%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased from 1,804 in 2000 to 1,889 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.71%. This meant that for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.67 in 2000 and 0.64 in 2010 named Teer, reflecting a decrease of -4.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,024 | #15,499 | -3.16% |
| Count | 1,804 | 1,889 | 4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.64 | -4.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teer
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Teer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 89.19% in 2000 to 88.62% in 2010, a change of -0.64%. Those stating their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 1.33% to 1.75%, a significant rise of 31.58%. No change was recorded for those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 5.38% to 5.56%, representing a change of 3.35%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic fell from 2.61% to 2.38%, a decrease of -8.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.19% | 88.62% | -0.64% |
| Black | 5.38% | 5.56% | 3.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 2.38% | -8.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 1.75% | 31.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |