Explore the Family Name Telle
The meaning of Telle
1. North German: variant of Tell 1 or 2. 2. French (mainly Nord): topographic name from Old French teil ‘lime tree, linden’ (from Latin tilia).
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How common is the last name Telle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Telle' has seen a minor shift over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 56,687 and moved to 57,234 in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 0.96%. However, the count of individuals with this surname showed an increase from 337 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, translating to a growth rate of 5.64%. Interestingly, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.12, showing no change over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #57,234 | -0.96% |
| Count | 337 | 356 | 5.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Telle
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Telle', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most noticeably, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 83.68% to 87.64%, a notable growth of 4.73%. Meanwhile, the representation of those identifying as Hispanic dropped by 13.89% during the same period, from 9.79% to 8.43%. The Black population also saw a significant decrease, dropping from 4.45% to 2.81%, a decline of 36.85%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups had no representation in either year, while the group identifying as two or more races disappeared entirely by 2010, having accounted for 2.08% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.68% | 87.64% | 4.73% |
| Hispanic | 9.79% | 8.43% | -13.89% |
| Black | 4.45% | 2.81% | -36.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |