Explore the Family Name Tegeler
The meaning of Tegeler
North German: occupational name for a tiler, from an agent derivative of Low German tegel ‘tile’. Compare Tyler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tegeler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tegeler has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,633 in popularity and fell to 27,678 by 2010, marking a drop of 7.98%. The total count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 904 to 869 during the same decade, representing a decline of 3.87%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Tegeler per 100,000 decreased by 14.71% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,633 | #27,678 | -7.98% |
| Count | 904 | 869 | -3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.29 | -14.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tegeler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of individuals with the Tegeler surname identify as White, making up 98.01% in 2000 and 97.93% in 2010, a minimal decrease of 0.08%. There is no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among those bearing this surname. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic showed an increase, rising from 0.88% to 1.15% over the decade, indicating a growth of 30.68%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races experienced a decrease from 0.77% to 0.58%, which signifies a drop of 24.68%. It's important to note that any data marked with "(S)" was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 97.93% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.15% | 30.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.58% | -24.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |