Explore the Family Name Teskey
The meaning of Teskey
Americanized form of German Teske.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teskey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Teskey saw a slight decline in popularity rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 66,274 to 68,122, a change of -2.79%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.58%, from 279 to 289, over the same decade. Despite these shifts, Teskey’s proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #68,122 | -2.79% |
| Count | 279 | 289 | 3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teskey
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Teskey, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it has been predominantly identified as White, with a minor increase from 94.27% in 2000 to 94.46% in 2010. The Hispanic portion decreased by 17.13%, from 2.51% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or of two or more races in 2000 or 2010. There was, however, a new occurrence of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, standing at 1.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.27% | 94.46% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 2.08% | -17.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |