Explore the Family Name Teferi
The meaning of Teferi
Ethiopian: from the personal name Teferi, which is interpreted as e.g. ‘one who is respected’ in the Amharic language. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teferi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Teferi has significantly increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Teferi was ranked as the 101,654th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 57,639th position, showing a notable rise of 43.3%. During this period, the count of individuals with this surname also more than doubled, from 164 in 2000 to 353 in 2010, representing an increase of 115.24%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Teferi per 100,000 people grew by 100.0% over the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,654 | #57,639 | 43.3% |
| Count | 164 | 353 | 115.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.12 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teferi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Teferi has also shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals with this surname identify as Black (93.29% in 2000 and 94.33% in 2010), there have been minor shifts in other ethnicities. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 4.27% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as White in 2000, by 2010, 2.83% of the people with the surname Teferi reported this as their ethnicity. There were no recorded changes for individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.29% | 94.33% | 1.11% |
| White | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.27% | 1.42% | -66.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |