Explore the Family Name Teodorescu
The meaning of Teodorescu
Romanian: patronymic, with the suffix -escu, from the personal name Teodor (see Theodore).
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How common is the last name Teodorescu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Teodorescu was ranked 102,173 in popularity in 2000 and saw a significant increase over the decade, ranking at 80,926 in 2010. This illustrates a 20.8% change in rank. In terms of count, there were 163 individuals with the last name Teodorescu in 2000. This figure increased by 43.56%, reaching a total of 234 individuals in 2010. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.06 individuals named Teodorescu in 2000, which slightly rose to 0.08 in 2010, indicating a growth of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #80,926 | 20.8% |
| Count | 163 | 234 | 43.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.08 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teodorescu
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data show that for the surname Teodorescu, the majority identified as White, constituting 92.64% in 2000 and 91.88% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 0.82%. Meanwhile, 5.52% identified as Hispanic in 2000, with a marginal increase to 5.56% in 2010. Interestingly, while no one with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, it registered a 2.14% representation in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.64% | 91.88% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 5.52% | 5.56% | 0.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |