Explore the Family Name Teska
The meaning of Teska
German (of Slavic origin): variant of Teske. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Teska has seen a decrease over a decade. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 34,342, but by 2010 it had dropped to 42,790, indicating a 24.6% decline in popularity. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Teska surname declined from 624 to 506 during the same period, a decrease of approximately 18.91%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a significant reduction of 26.09%, falling from 0.23 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #42,790 | -24.6% |
| Count | 624 | 506 | -18.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.17 | -26.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teska
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Teska surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of White individuals bearing the Teska name increased slightly from 97.12% in 2000 to 97.83% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Teska recorded in either 2000 or 2010. Notably, there was a change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races - both categories decreased to zero in 2010 after being represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 97.83% | 0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |