Explore the Family Name Tellis
The meaning of Tellis
Probably Scottish: variant of Tullis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tellis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tellis has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tellis ranked as the 17,671st most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 16,161st position, marking an 8.55% change. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant jump from 1,464 in 2000 to 1,789 in 2010, which is a 22.2% increase. The proportion of people named Tellis per 100,000 residents likewise grew from 0.54 to 0.61 during the same decade, indicating a 12.96% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,671 | #16,161 | 8.55% |
| Count | 1,464 | 1,789 | 22.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.61 | 12.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tellis
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Tellis represent various ethnic identities. In 2010, the largest group was of Black ethnicity, making up 68.59% of the total, though this figure is down from 75.20% in 2000. The second largest group was White, with its share growing from 19.13% in 2000 to 23.31% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 2.39% to 2.96%. The Hispanic representation also more than doubled from 1.71% to 3.52%. A new addition in 2010 included those identifying with two or more races at 1.62%. However, there was no recorded presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity within this surname group in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.2% | 68.59% | -8.79% |
| White | 19.13% | 23.31% | 21.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.52% | 105.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.39% | 2.96% | 23.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |