Explore the Family Name Terek
The meaning of Terek
Hungarian (Terék): metonymic occupational name for a herbalist or healer, from terék, terjék ‘drug used against poisons’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Terek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Terek has seen a slight dip in popularity over a decade; however, it remains relatively uncommon. In 2000, Terek was ranked 61,058th in popularity, but by 2010, it had dipped to 62,045th, a 1.62% decrease. While the rank decreased, the actual number of people with the surname Terek increased from 308 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.87%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistently at 0.11 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #62,045 | -1.62% |
| Count | 308 | 323 | 4.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terek
As for ethnicity, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Terek identify as White. In 2000, about 98.7% of individuals with the surname Terek identified as White and this slightly dropped to 98.45% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 98.45% | -0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |