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

Teater, 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 Teater surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teater in America

Teater is the 25403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teater surname appeared 974 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 Teater.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teater 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 Teater

The surname "TEATER" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be an occupational name derived from the Old English word "teahtrian," which means "to thatch" or "to cover with thatch." This suggests that the name was likely borne by someone who worked as a thatcher, responsible for thatching roofs with straw or reed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1170, where a man named William le Thathere is mentioned. The spelling "Thathere" is an early variation of the name, reflecting its occupational origins.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as "Thatcher" and "Thachare," in records from counties like Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. This reflects the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that time.

The Hundred Rolls of 1273 include an entry for a man named John le Thekere, which is another early spelling variant of the surname. This record provides evidence of the name's continued use and evolution.

One notable historical figure who bore the surname "TEATER" was Sir John Thatcher (c. 1480-1558), a merchant and Member of Parliament from Bristol, England. He served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1531 and was involved in the city's trade and governance.

Another individual of note was Thomas Thatcher (1620-1678), an English clergyman who emigrated to Boston, Massachusetts, in the early days of the American colonies. He served as the first pastor of the Old South Church in Boston and played a significant role in the religious life of the colony.

In the 17th century, the surname "TEATER" appears in various parish records and census documents from different parts of England, indicating its continued presence and spread across the country.

One interesting example is Thomas Thacher (1589-1678), an English Puritan clergyman who survived a shipwreck off the coast of Massachusetts in 1635. His harrowing experience was chronicled in a narrative titled "A Brief Rule to guide the Common Trespasses of Life and Death," which provides insight into the lives of early American settlers.

As the name spread across England and eventually to other parts of the world through emigration, it underwent further spelling variations, including "Thayter," "Thaiter," and "Thaytor," among others.

Overall, the surname "TEATER" has a rich history that can be traced back to its occupational origins in medieval England, reflecting the importance of thatching and roofing trades during that era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teater

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

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

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