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

Teape, 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 Teape surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teape in America

Teape is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teape surname appeared 115 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 Teape.

The history of the last name Teape

The surname Teape is an English name with origins dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'top' or 'topp', which referred to a hill or a high point in the landscape. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived near a prominent hill or elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Teape surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. The entry refers to a person named Walter atte Toppe, indicating the use of the 'top' or 'topp' element in a surname.

In medieval times, surnames were often influenced by topographical features, occupations, or personal characteristics. The name Teape likely evolved from a descriptive phrase such as "at the top" or "by the hill," eventually becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

During the 14th century, various spellings of the name appeared in historical records, including Toppe, Topp, and Tope. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

One notable individual with the Teape surname was John Toppe, who lived in the late 14th century and was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire. These records provide insights into the daily lives and legal matters of people living in the area during that period.

Another early bearer of the name was Thomas Tope, born around 1450 in Oxfordshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in various local records from the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Teape surname appeared in several parish records, such as the baptism of William Topp in 1569 at St. Mary's Church in Nottingham.

One famous bearer of the Teape surname was Sir Thomas Tope (1560-1629), an English merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1611. He was involved in the East India Company and played a significant role in trade with the East Indies.

During the 17th century, the name was also found in various parts of England, including the baptism of Joane Teape in 1633 at St. Mary's Church in Bishophill, Yorkshire.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Teape surname was Captain John Teape (1732-1801), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War.

As the centuries passed, the Teape surname continued to be used throughout England, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teape

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

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 Teape 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.

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

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