Explore the Family Name Terzis

The meaning of Terzis

Greek: occupational name from terzis ‘tailor’, specifically a tailor of Greek traditional costume as opposed to European-style suits, from Turkish terzi (see Terzi).

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How common is the last name Terzis in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Terzis has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Terzis ranked 107,565 in popularity and slowly dropped to 112,568 by 2010, indicating a decline of about 4.65%. However, the count or prevalence of this surname within the population actually increased slightly from 153 in 2000 to 156 in 2010, a modest growth of 1.96%. The proportion per 100k people of the surname Terzis decreased by 16.67% over this period.

20002010Change
Rank#107,565#112,568-4.65%
Count1531561.96%
Proportion per 100k0.060.05-16.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terzis

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Terzis, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly White. Between 2000 and 2010, almost 96% of those bearing the surname identified as White, with an infinitesimal increase from 96.08% to 96.15%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Terzis identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races during these years.

20002010Change
White96.08%96.15%0.07%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%