Explore the Family Name Teutsch
The meaning of Teutsch
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Deutsch, influenced by the Yiddish form taytsh ‘German’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Fritz, Grete, Hans, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Teutsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Teutsch has seen subtle changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Teutsch ranked 36,860 in popularity and rose slightly to a rank of 37,125 by 2010, indicating a minor decrease in popularity of 0.72%. However, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 571 to 601 during this decade, an increase of 5.25%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Teutsch per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.76%, going from 0.21 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #37,125 | -0.72% |
| Count | 571 | 601 | 5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Teutsch
Regarding the ethnic identity of those with the surname Teutsch, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as White saw a slight increase from 94.92% to 95.51%. Those identifying as Black also saw an increase, rising from 1.23% to 2.00%. However, the percentage of individuals claiming two or more ethnicities decreased significantly from 1.58% to 0.83%. Additionally, the representation of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group decreased from 2.10% to 1.66%. No change was reported in the groups of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 95.51% | 0.62% |
| Black | 1.23% | 2% | 62.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 1.66% | -20.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0.83% | -47.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |