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

Tealer, 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 Tealer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tealer in America

Tealer is the 62714th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tealer surname appeared 319 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 Tealer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tealer 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 Tealer

The surname Tealer is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "tilian," which meant "to cultivate" or "to till the land." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as farmers or agricultural laborers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tealer can be traced back to the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation conducted in England in 1086 under the instruction of William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a person named Teodric Telare, who held land in Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various historical records with different spellings, such as Telere, Telare, and Tylere. These variations likely reflect the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time. For instance, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 lists a William le Telere in Lincolnshire, while the Pipe Rolls of 1198 mention a Robert le Telare in Yorkshire.

During the 14th century, the name Tealer began to appear in its more modern form. One notable individual from this period was John Tealer, a merchant and alderman who lived in London in the late 1300s. He is mentioned in various city records and is believed to have been a prominent figure in the local community.

In the 15th century, the Tealer surname spread to other parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire. One notable example is Robert Tealer, a landowner from Gloucestershire who is mentioned in the Court Rolls of 1487.

By the 16th century, the Tealer surname had become more widely established, and several notable individuals bore the name during this period. One such person was William Tealer, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in Oxfordshire from 1520 to 1587. He was a fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, and is known for his contributions to the study of theology and classical literature.

Another significant figure from the 16th century was John Tealer, a military commander who served under Queen Elizabeth I during the Anglo-Spanish War. He participated in several notable battles, including the Battle of Gravelines in 1588, where the English fleet defeated the Spanish Armada.

In the 17th century, the Tealer surname continued to be prominent, with individuals bearing the name holding various positions of importance. One notable example is Thomas Tealer, a successful merchant and landowner who lived in London from 1625 to 1691. He is recorded in several business transactions and property records from the time.

As the centuries progressed, the Tealer surname spread further across England and also found its way to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland. While the name has remained relatively uncommon, it has persisted throughout history, with individuals bearing the Tealer surname continuing to make contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tealer

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

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

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