Explore the Family Name Tefft
The meaning of Tefft
English: variant of Taft. History: This surname was already established in CT and RI by 1715.
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How common is the last name Tefft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tefft has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tefft ranked 13,567 in terms of popular surnames and by 2010 it fell to 14,478. However, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally. There were 2,053 individuals named Tefft in 2000, and this figure rose slightly to 2,062 in 2010. This represents a minor growth rate of 0.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,567 | #14,478 | -6.71% |
| Count | 2,053 | 2,062 | 0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.7 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tefft
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Tefft surname identify as White, although this percentage slightly declined from 96.40% in 2000 to 95.10% in 2010. The number of Teffts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw significant increases over the decade, with growth rates of 87.18% and 56.62%, respectively. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as having two or more races. Conversely, those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native both dropped, with decreases of 14.71% and 17.24% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.1% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.13% | 56.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.5% | 22.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.73% | 87.18% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0.29% | -14.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.24% | -17.24% |