Find out how popular the last name Teachey is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Teachey.

Teachey, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Teachey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teachey in America

Teachey is the 25083rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teachey surname appeared 990 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Teachey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teachey to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Teachey

The surname Teachey is believed to have originated in England, likely derived from a place name or an occupational designation related to teaching or education. Its earliest recorded instances date back to the 16th century.

One theory suggests that the name Teachey may have evolved from the Old English word "tæcan," which means "to teach" or "to instruct." Alternatively, it could have originated from a place name containing the element "teach" or a variation of it, indicating that the initial bearers of the surname hailed from a specific locality.

Historical records indicate that the name Teachey appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries. For instance, the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1585 mention a certain John Teachey, potentially one of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname.

In the 17th century, the Hearth Tax Rolls of Worcestershire listed a William Teachey, suggesting that the name had spread to different regions of England by that time. Additionally, the Parish Registers of Warwickshire from the late 1600s contain entries for several Teachey families, further solidifying the presence of this surname across various counties.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Teachey include:

1. Thomas Teachey (1612-1687), a prominent landowner and farmer in Gloucestershire, known for his contributions to the local agricultural community.
2. Elizabeth Teachey (1725-1802), a renowned midwife and herbalist from Worcestershire, who played a significant role in providing healthcare services to rural communities.
3. John Teachey (1745-1825), a merchant and shipowner from Bristol, whose trading ventures helped establish commercial ties with the American colonies.
4. William Teachey (1776-1849), a military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, distinguishing himself in several battles.
5. Mary Teachey (1820-1898), a prolific author and poet from Warwickshire, whose works often explored themes of nature and spirituality.

While some variations in spelling may have existed, such as Teachie or Teachye, the surname Teachey has maintained a consistent form throughout its recorded history, reflecting its enduring legacy and connection to its English roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teachey

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Teachey.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Teachey was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Teachey has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Teachey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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