Explore the Family Name Teschner
The meaning of Teschner
1. German: variant of Taschner. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Teschen (Polish Cieszyn) in Silesia. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang, Gerhard, Kurt, Otto, Willi.
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How common is the last name Teschner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Teschner has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,342 in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 36,736, marking a 6.97% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 624 in 2000 to 608 in 2010, a drop of 2.56%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people dipped by 8.7%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #36,736 | -6.97% |
| Count | 624 | 608 | -2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teschner
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of Teschners are white, with 95.51% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.23% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census years. Those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010, seeing an impressive growth rate of 75.89%. Conversely, those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant reduction from 1.60% to 0.99%, marking a decrease of 38.13%. People identifying as two or more races rose notably from 0.80% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010, indicating an increase of 85.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 95.23% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.97% | 75.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.48% | 85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.6% | 0.99% | -38.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |