Explore the Family Name Tegarden
The meaning of Tegarden
Variant of Teegarden, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Tegarden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tegarden experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 77,472 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to 78,567, marking a small decrease of 1.41 percent. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 230 in 2000 to 243 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.65 percent. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #78,567 | -1.41% |
| Count | 230 | 243 | 5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tegarden
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Tegarden identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (96.96 percent and 95.47 percent respectively). There was a minimal decrease of 1.54 percent in this ethnic identity over the ten-year period. The percentage who identified as Hispanic also slightly dropped by 5.07 percent, from 2.17 percent in 2000 to 2.06 percent in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.47% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.06% | -5.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |