Explore the Family Name Terp
The meaning of Terp
German: 1. habitational name from either of two places so named in Brandenburg and Schleswig-Holstein. 2. perhaps a nickname for a patient person, from a derivative of a Slavic verb (e.g. Czech trepeti) meaning ‘to tolerate’.
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How common is the last name Terp in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Terp has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,934 in terms of popularity and this ranking fell to 71,478 in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.08%. The number of people with the surname Terp also decreased from 286 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, a reduction of 4.55%. The proportion of the population with the surname Terp per 100,000 people also dropped by 18.18% during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #71,478 | -10.08% |
| Count | 286 | 273 | -4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terp
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity for the surname Terp shows that the vast majority identify as White, though there was a small decrease from 97.90% in 2000 to 95.97% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 1.75% to 1.83% over the same period. There were no reported instances of individuals with the surname Terp identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 95.97% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.83% | 4.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |