Explore the Family Name Tegtmeyer
The meaning of Tegtmeyer
German: variant of Tegtmeier. Some characteristic forenames: German Egon, Gunther, Herta, Kurt, Otto, Rainer, Volker.
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How common is the last name Tegtmeyer in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tegtmeyer saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, falling from 45,149 to 45,412. This equates to a change of -0.58%. However, the count, or the number of people with this surname, rose by 5.37%, from 447 individuals in 2000 to 471 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Tegtmeyer surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88% over the same period, going from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #45,412 | -0.58% |
| Count | 447 | 471 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tegtmeyer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Tegtmeyer surname identified as White, with this ethnic group increasing slightly from 95.75% in 2000 to 96.18% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0% for both years. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races fell considerably, decreasing by 40.78% from 1.79% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 35.03%, rising from 1.57% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 96.18% | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.12% | 35.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.06% | -40.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |