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

Teachout, 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 Teachout surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teachout in America

Teachout is the 20322nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teachout surname appeared 1,308 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 Teachout.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teachout 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 Teachout

The surname "TEACHOUT" is of English origin and is believed to have originated in the early 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "teach" (meaning to instruct or guide) and "out" (meaning outside or beyond), suggesting that the name may have been initially used to refer to someone who taught or instructed others, particularly outdoors or in a location outside of a formal educational setting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "TEACHOUT" can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Chelmsford, Essex, England, where a baptismal entry dated 1542 mentions a John Teachout. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time and may have been established in the region of Essex and the surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several historical records, including the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642, which were lists of individuals who took an oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion and the English Parliament during the English Civil War. These records mention individuals with the surname "TEACHOUT" living in various counties across England, including Suffolk, Norfolk, and Somerset.

One notable figure bearing the name "TEACHOUT" was Thomas Teachout, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a landowner and farmer in the village of Somerby, Leicestershire, and his name is recorded in the Somerby Parish Registers between 1594 and 1625.

Another individual of historical significance was William Teachout, born in 1665 in the village of Buxted, Sussex. He was a prominent merchant and trader who established successful business ventures in London and played a role in the development of the city's commercial activities during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

In the 18th century, the name "TEACHOUT" appeared in various records related to the American colonies. One notable figure was John Teachout, born in 1732 in Dutchess County, New York. He was a farmer and landowner who participated in the American Revolutionary War as a member of the local militia.

Later, in the 19th century, the name "TEACHOUT" gained prominence in the field of education. One such individual was Sarah Teachout, born in 1825 in Ohio. She was a pioneering educator who established several schools for women and played a significant role in promoting educational opportunities for females in the mid-19th century.

Another noteworthy figure was Henry Teachout, born in 1842 in New York. He was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly and was actively involved in advocating for educational reforms and the expansion of public education during the latter half of the 19th century.

While the surname "TEACHOUT" is not among the most common surnames in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals who made significant contributions in various fields, particularly education and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teachout

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

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 Teachout 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 Teachout 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 Teachout was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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