Explore the Family Name Teunissen
The meaning of Teunissen
Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Teunis, a vernacular form of Antonius (see Anthony). Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Joost, Cornie, Gerritt.
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How common is the last name Teunissen in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Teunissen surname has observed a rise in its popularity ranking from 52,935 in 2000 to 49,268 in 2010, showing an increase of 6.93%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also grew by 16.35% during this period, from 367 people in 2000 to 427 in 2010. Despite this growth, the surname's proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #49,268 | 6.93% |
| Count | 367 | 427 | 16.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teunissen
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the majority of individuals with the Teunissen surname identified as White, with 92.64% in 2000 and a slight drop to 92.51% in 2010. There was a notable increase within the Hispanic ethnicity, from 2.72% in 2000 to 4.45% in 2010, marking a change of 63.60%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by almost half from 3.27% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with the Teunissen surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.64% | 92.51% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 4.45% | 63.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3.27% | 1.64% | -49.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |