Explore the Family Name Terris
The meaning of Terris
1. Scottish (Fife): habitational name from Tarras in Rafford (Morayshire). 2. Catalan and southern French (Pyrénées-Orientales): from a personal name derived from the ancient Germanic name Theodoric (see Terry). 3. French (southern); Catalan (Terrís): topographic name derived from French terre, Catalan terra ‘ground, earth, land’. 4. French (southern): possibly also a variant of Terrisse, a habitational name from any of the places so named in Cantal and Ardèche.
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How common is the last name Terris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Terris experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The 2000 census ranked it at 44,654 which dropped to 49,177 in the 2010 census, marking a decrease of over 10 percent. In terms of count, there were 453 individuals with the Terris surname in 2000, but this figure fell by 5.52% to 428 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 11.76% from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #49,177 | -10.13% |
| Count | 453 | 428 | -5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terris
In analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Terris surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals identify as White. This category saw a slight increase of 0.13% from 94.04% in 2000 to 94.16% in 2010. The Hispanic demographic experienced a growth of 5.53%, increasing from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals with the Terris surname decreased by 13.58%, going from 2.43% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. There was also a new category in the 2010 data for those identifying as two or more races at 1.17%. However, no data was recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.04% | 94.16% | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.1% | 5.53% |
| Black | 2.43% | 2.1% | -13.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |