Explore the Family Name Telep
The meaning of Telep
Rusyn (from Poland) and Polish: nickname derived from Rusyn telepaty, Polish telepać ‘to walk slowly, with difficulty’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Telep in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Telep has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,936, but by 2010, its rank had slipped to 72,332, marking a 6.47% drop. The count of people bearing the name also fell marginally from 271 to 269, constituting a 0.74% reduction over the same period. Proportionally, for every 100,000 individuals in the US, those with the Telep surname decreased by 10%, going from 0.1% in 2000 to 0.09% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #72,332 | -6.47% |
| Count | 271 | 269 | -0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Telep
When looking at ethnic identity, Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Telep surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. However, between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Whites with this surname decreased slightly from 95.57% to 91.45%. Over the same decade, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity with the Telep surname, rising by 87.21% from 2.58% to 4.83%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 1.85% to 2.60%. No individuals with the Telep surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 91.45% | -4.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 4.83% | 87.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.6% | 40.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |