Explore the Family Name Teufel
The meaning of Teufel
German: nickname for an intrepid or aggressive person, from Middle High German tiufel, tiuvel, tievel ‘devil’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhardt, Johann, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Teufel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Teufel has seen some decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 27,821st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 29,550th position, a drop of 6.21 percent. The actual count of people bearing the surname also decreased from 813 in 2000 to 798 in 2010, a slight reduction of 1.85 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the population carrying this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 10 percent from 0.3 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,821 | #29,550 | -6.21% |
| Count | 813 | 798 | -1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teufel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Teufel between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, individuals identified as White, though this group saw a decrease from 99.02 percent in 2000 to 96.12 percent in 2010. In contrast, there were increases in the proportions of other ethnic identities. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.88 percent and 1.38 percent, respectively. Individuals identifying with two or more races made up 1.5 percent in 2010, compared to none in 2000. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.02% | 96.12% | -2.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |