Explore the Family Name Teston
The meaning of Teston
1. Altered form of Tetstone, itself an altered form of English Touchstone. 2. Asturian-Leonese (Testón): nickname from testón ‘headstrong, stubborn, obstinate’. 3. French (southern): nickname from a diminutive of Old French teste ‘head’ (see Testa).
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How common is the last name Teston in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Teston" has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,443rd in terms of popularity and had a count of 1,070. By 2010, its rank improved to 21,672 with an increased count of 1,202. This represents a positive change of 3.44 in rank and a 12.34% rise in the count over a decade. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 2.5%, indicating that the surname became slightly more common during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,443 | #21,672 | 3.44% |
| Count | 1,070 | 1,202 | 12.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.41 | 2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teston
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data sheds light on the diverse identities associated with the Teston surname. A significant majority identify as White, although this proportion decreased from 91.96% in 2000 to 86.11% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively steady, with a slight increase from 4.21% to 4.24%. Meanwhile, there were notable increases in the proportions of individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 2.34% to 3.74%) and Black (from 0.65% to 3.99%). The data also shows that some individuals began identifying as belonging to two or more races and as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where no such identifications were recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 86.11% | -6.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.21% | 4.24% | 0.71% |
| Black | 0.65% | 3.99% | 513.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 3.74% | 59.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |