Explore the Family Name Tegtmeier
The meaning of Tegtmeier
German: status name for a steward (see Meyer) who collected tithes (Middle Low German teget, teigent ‘tithe’).
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How common is the last name Tegtmeier in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tegtmeier has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 31,621st most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank at 31,689th. Despite this, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased from 691 in 2000 to 729 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.5%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of approximately 3.85%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,621 | #31,689 | -0.22% |
| Count | 691 | 729 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tegtmeier
When examining the ethnic identity of those with the Tegtmeier surname, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as white. In both 2000 and 2010, this group made up over 97% of the individuals with this last name, though there was a slight decrease of 0.75% over the decade. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a drop from 1.30% in 2000 to no representation in 2010. Interestingly, the category of two or more races saw an emergence in 2010, accounting for 1.10% of people with the Tegtmeier surname. Other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, showed no notable presence in this data set.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 97.67% | -0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |