2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Teabout
A surname likely derived from a former occupation or location related to tea or a tea house.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Teabout. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Teabout surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Teabout in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Teabout, the largest self-reported group is Black at 44.4%. The next largest groups are White (29.9%) and Two or More Races (17.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Teabout
The surname TEABOUT has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period of England, dating back to the 5th-9th centuries AD. It is believed to be a locational surname, derived from a now-lost or unidentified place name, possibly from the Old English words "tea" meaning fertile, and "bot" meaning dwelling or shelter.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TEABOUT appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a manuscript record of a survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already established in various parts of the country by the late 11th century.
In the 13th century, a Richard de Teabout is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, which were administrative records of the county. This indicates that the name had spread to the northern regions of England by this time.
During the 14th century, the name TEABOUT is found in various forms such as "Tebaud," "Tebaude," and "Tebout" in records from counties like Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. These variations in spelling were common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.
One notable bearer of the name TEABOUT was Sir John Teabout (c. 1430-1492), a wealthy landowner and politician from Leicestershire. He served as a Member of Parliament and was known for his involvement in local affairs.
Another prominent figure was William Teabout (1555-1627), an English Puritan clergyman and author who wrote several religious works and served as a rector in Gloucestershire.
In the 17th century, the name TEABOUT is recorded in connection with several place names, such as Teabout Manor in Hertfordshire and Teabout Hill in Gloucestershire, suggesting that the name may have originated from a specific location.
During the 18th century, a notable figure was Elizabeth Teabout (1718-1794), a philanthropist and benefactor from Yorkshire, who left a significant endowment to support local charities and education initiatives.
One of the most renowned individuals with the surname TEABOUT was Sir Robert Teabout (1801-1879), a British explorer and diplomat who served as an ambassador to several countries and was instrumental in establishing trade relations with various regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Teabout
Among Census respondents with the surname Teabout, the largest self-reported group is Black at 44.4%. The next largest groups are White (29.9%) and Two or More Races (17.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Teabout bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Teabout surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American44.4% · 52
- White29.9% · 35
- Two or more races17.1% · 20
- Hispanic or Latino7.7% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Teabout
Teabout appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-6 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,821 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 7,821 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Teabout surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #144,270 | -5.7% |
| Count | 123 | 117 | -4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Teabout bearers went from 123 to 117 (-4.9% change). The surname moved down 7,821 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #144,270.
FAQ
Teabout surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Teabout?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Teabout. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Teabout?
Teabout ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Teabout. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Teabout.
Has Teabout become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Teabout went from 123 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Teabout?
Among Census respondents with the surname Teabout, the largest self-reported group is Black at 44.4%. The next largest groups are White (29.9%) and Two or More Races (17.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Teabout in the 2020 Census, accounting for 44.4% (52 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Teabout appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (44.4%), White (29.9%), Two or More Races (17.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Teabout (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Teabout mean?
A surname likely derived from a former occupation or location related to tea or a tea house. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Teabout (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Teabout?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.