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

Teano, 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 Teano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teano in America

Teano is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teano surname appeared 225 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 Teano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teano 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 Teano

The surname Teano has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the town of Teano, located in the province of Caserta, which itself traces its roots back to the ancient Roman settlement of Teanum Sidicinum.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Teano can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a certain Riccardo Teano is mentioned as a landowner in the area around the town of Teano. This suggests that the name was already well-established by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Teano appeared in several historical records and manuscripts. For instance, in the 15th century, a nobleman named Girolamo Teano was a prominent figure in the court of the Duke of Milan. Additionally, a friar named Tommaso Teano was known for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a notable figure named Giovanni Battista Teano, who was a celebrated architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several important structures in Naples and other parts of southern Italy.

Moving forward to the 17th century, a painter named Antonio Teano gained recognition for his religious artwork, which adorned numerous churches and monasteries throughout the region.

In more recent times, a renowned operatic tenor from the late 19th century, Giuseppe Teano, achieved international acclaim for his performances in various productions across Europe.

Throughout history, the surname Teano has been associated with various locations and place names related to the town of Teano. Some of these include Teano Castello, Teano Vecchio, and Teano Nuovo, which were settlements or districts within the broader area.

While the surname Teano may not be as widespread today as it once was, it continues to hold a significant historical presence, particularly in the regions of southern Italy where it originated. The name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and artistic heritage of the area, with numerous individuals bearing this surname having contributed to various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teano

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

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

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