2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Tebon
A surname derived from a nickname referring to a heavy or stout person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Tebon. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tebon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Tebon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tebon, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tebon
The surname TEBON is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "tebon," which means "hill" or "mound," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or on a prominent hill or elevated land.
The earliest known record of the name TEBON can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appeared in various forms such as "Teboyn" and "Teboun" in historical documents and charters from Normandy. One notable example is the mention of a certain "Robertus Teboyn" in the Cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Étienne in Caen, dated around 1180.
In the later centuries, the name TEBON began to spread across other regions of France, as well as into neighboring countries like England and Germany. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:
1. Jacques TEBON (c. 1520-1590), a French Protestant theologian and reformer from Normandy, who played a significant role in the French Reformation.
2. Guillaume TEBON (c. 1570-1643), a French architect and engineer from Paris, known for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications.
3. Heinrich TEBON (1758-1828), a German painter and engraver from Heidelberg, renowned for his landscape paintings and etchings of the German countryside.
4. Marie TEBON (1811-1891), a French novelist and poet from Lyon, who wrote several works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
5. Alfred TEBON (1876-1954), a British businessman and philanthropist from London, who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and educational institutions.
Throughout its history, the surname TEBON has also been associated with various place names and locations, particularly in France. For example, the village of Tébonville in the Normandy region is believed to have derived its name from the TEBON family, who may have been among the earliest settlers or landowners in the area.
While the surname TEBON is not as widely documented as some other surnames, its origins and historical references provide insights into the lives and contributions of those who bore this name in various parts of Europe over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tebon
Among Census respondents with the surname Tebon, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Tebon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tebon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.2% · 97
- Two or more races7.3% · 8
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tebon
Tebon appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,226 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 4,226 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tebon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #149,446 | -2.9% |
| Count | 114 | 110 | -3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tebon bearers went from 114 to 110 (-3.5% change). The surname moved down 4,226 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #149,446.
FAQ
Tebon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tebon?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Tebon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Tebon?
Tebon ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Tebon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Tebon.
Has Tebon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tebon went from 114 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Tebon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tebon, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Black (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tebon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tebon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.2%), Two or More Races (7.3%), Black (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tebon (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tebon mean?
A surname derived from a nickname referring to a heavy or stout person. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tebon (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Tebon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.