Explore the Family Name Tefteller
The meaning of Tefteller
Variant of Teffeteller, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tefteller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tefteller saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 69,428th and by 2010, it had slipped to the 70,645th position—a drop of 1.75%. However, the total count of people bearing the surname increased from 264 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, marking a rise of 4.92%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the Tefteller surname per 100,000 decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #70,645 | -1.75% |
| Count | 264 | 277 | 4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tefteller
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Tefteller surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a significant 95.08% identified as White and this figure remained relatively stable with a slight decrease to 94.95% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races also dropped from 2.65% to 2.17% during this interval. Notably, the Hispanic representation within the Tefteller surname population emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.81%. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native reported no individuals with the Tefteller surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 94.95% | -0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 2.17% | -18.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |