Explore the Family Name Teshima
The meaning of Teshima
Japanese: though sometimes written 手島 ‘hand’ and ‘island’, the original name as listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku is 豊島 ‘abundant island’, which can also be pronounced Toshima or Toyoshima. All of these are found mostly in eastern Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Haruko, Hideo, Hidetaka, Isamu, Kazumi, Kiyoshi, Mami, Masaki, Masao, Mitsuyo, Miyuki, Nami.
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How common is the last name Teshima in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Teshima saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Teshima ranked 60,083 in terms of prevalence among all surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, it had dropped to 63,524, marking a decline of 5.73%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 314 across both years. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Teshima per 100,000 residents decreased by 8.33% from 0.12 to 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #63,524 | -5.73% |
| Count | 314 | 314 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teshima
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Teshima also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this group's percentage dropped from 74.84% to 71.34% over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races increased their representation from 12.10% to 14.01%. White individuals represented around 10% of the Teshima surname holders but saw a slight decrease from 10.19% to 9.55%. The Hispanic population with this surname saw the most significant growth, increasing by 24.71% to make up 3.18% of the surname holders in 2010. Black individuals, as well as American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, were not reported to hold this surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 74.84% | 71.34% | -4.68% |
| Two or More Races | 12.1% | 14.01% | 15.79% |
| White | 10.19% | 9.55% | -6.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 3.18% | 24.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |