Explore the Family Name Tek
The meaning of Tek
1. Cambodian: written តឹក, corresponding to the Khmer word denoting a storagehouse for rice. It may also be of Chinese origin (it is translated as 水 ‘water’ in Chinese). 2. Chinese: Cantonese or Teochew or Hokkien Romanization of the surname 狄, see Di 1. 3. Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from tek ‘single, without a mate’, also ‘well-behaved’.
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How common is the last name Tek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tek has seen a rise in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tek was ranked as the 72,022nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 65,066th, a significant increase of 9.66%. In terms of count, there were 252 individuals with this surname in 2000, and that number rose to 305 by 2010, indicating a substantial growth rate of 21.03%. The surname's proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase, growing from 0.09 to 0.1, or an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #65,066 | 9.66% |
| Count | 252 | 305 | 21.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tek
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Tek, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift over the decade. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander held the majority of the Tek surname, increasing from 63.10% in 2000 to 71.15% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased quite dramatically, from 11.51% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010. The percentage of white individuals with the Tek surname dropped slightly from 23.02% to 21.97%. There were no individuals with the Tek surname who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Black individuals holding the surname Tek decreased from 2.38% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 63.1% | 71.15% | 12.76% |
| White | 23.02% | 21.97% | -4.56% |
| Two or More Races | 11.51% | 3.61% | -68.64% |
| Black | 2.38% | 1.97% | -17.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |