Explore the Family Name Telfair
The meaning of Telfair
English: variant of Telfer. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Telfair in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Telfair has seen a relative increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Telfair was ranked 34,399 in popularity, but by 2010, it climbed up to 32,599, marking an improvement of about 5.23%. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 623 to 705 during the same period, indicating a substantial growth of 13.16%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a minor increase of 4.35%, moving from 0.23 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #32,599 | 5.23% |
| Count | 623 | 705 | 13.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Telfair
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Telfair identify as Black, although the percentage dropped slightly from 82.34% in 2000 to 80.43% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of Telfairs identifying as White decreased by 9.53%, from 13.64% in 2000 to 12.34% in 2010. Interestingly, there were significant increases in the percentages of Telfairs identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 1.12% to 3.12% (a 178.57% change), and those identifying with two or more races, which went up from 2.41% to 4.11% (a 70.54% change).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.34% | 80.43% | -2.32% |
| White | 13.64% | 12.34% | -9.53% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 4.11% | 70.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 3.12% | 178.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |