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

Tebow, 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 Tebow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tebow in America

Tebow is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tebow surname appeared 287 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 Tebow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tebow 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 Tebow

The surname Tebow is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century. It is likely derived from the Old German word "tebo," which translates to "quiet" or "calm." This suggests that the name may have been initially attributed to someone with a tranquil demeanor or personality.

One of the earliest known references to the Tebow surname can be found in a 1587 church record from the town of Wittenberg, where a man named Hans Tebow was registered as a resident. In the following decades, the name appeared in various other documents and records across different regions of Germany.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Tebow name gained prominence in the region of Bavaria, particularly in the cities of Munich and Nuremberg. Notable individuals bearing this surname from this period include Johann Tebow (1632-1701), a respected Lutheran minister, and Anna Tebow (1675-1742), a renowned painter known for her intricate portraiture.

As German immigration to the United States increased in the 19th century, many Tebow families settled in various parts of the country, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. One of the earliest American Tebows on record is Heinrich Tebow (1795-1867), who arrived in Philadelphia in 1820 and later became a successful merchant.

In the 20th century, the Tebow surname gained global recognition through the achievements of several individuals. Notably, Clarence Tebow (1907-1993) was a decorated World War II veteran who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Normandy in 1944. Another prominent figure was Margaret Tebow (1924-2009), a pioneering environmentalist and author who played a crucial role in raising awareness about the importance of conservation efforts.

Perhaps the most famous bearer of the Tebow surname in recent times is Tim Tebow, born in 1987. A former professional American football player, Tebow gained widespread recognition for his successful collegiate career at the University of Florida, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2007. He later played in the National Football League (NFL) for several seasons and has since transitioned into various media and philanthropic endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tebow

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

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

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