Explore the Family Name Theo
The meaning of Theo
American shortened form of any of various Greek patronymics from the personal name Theodōros (see Theodore), such as Theodorakis, Theodoridis, Theodoropoulos, and Theodorou.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Theo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Theo' has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 92,217th most popular name and had risen to 89,403rd place by 2010, marking a change of approximately 3.05%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 185 to 207 during this period, reflecting an increase of about 11.89%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #89,403 | 3.05% |
| Count | 185 | 207 | 11.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Theo
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some noticeable shifts within the population carrying the 'Theo' surname. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 20.06% from 10.27% in 2000 to 8.21% in 2010. Those identifying as White also decreased by 5.43%, falling from 83.78% in 2000 to 79.23% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant rise in those identifying as Black, with an increase of 134.72% from 4.32% in 2000 to 10.14% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Two or More Races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.78% | 79.23% | -5.43% |
| Black | 4.32% | 10.14% | 134.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.27% | 8.21% | -20.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |