Explore the Family Name Teoh
The meaning of Teoh
Chinese: variant of Teo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teoh in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Teoh" has significantly grown in the United States between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Teoh was ranked as the 65,668th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to be the 51,176th most common name, an increase of roughly 22%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a sizeable growth, with a 44% increase from 282 in 2000 to 407 in 2010. This change indicates an increased proportion of people bearing the surname Teoh per 100,000 residents, growing from 0.1 to 0.14 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #51,176 | 22.07% |
| Count | 282 | 407 | 44.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.14 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teoh
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Teoh, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this last name identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, there was a slight decrease (about 3%) in this group between 2000 and 2010. The number of people identifying as White and belonging to two or more races saw slight increases, with the latter rising from 3.90% to 3.93%, and the former from 3.90% to 4.18%. Interestingly, the 2010 census recorded individuals with the surname Teoh identifying as Black for the first time, though the percentage remained relatively small at 1.72%. The data did not record any changes for individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.84% | 89.43% | -2.62% |
| White | 3.9% | 4.18% | 7.18% |
| Two or More Races | 3.9% | 3.93% | 0.77% |
| Black | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |