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

Teckenbrock, 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 Teckenbrock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teckenbrock in America

Teckenbrock is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teckenbrock surname appeared 131 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 Teckenbrock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teckenbrock 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 Teckenbrock

The surname Teckenbrock has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Teckenbrock, located in the district of Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The name is likely derived from the Old Saxon words "tekene" meaning "sign" or "mark," and "brock" meaning "marsh" or "swampy area."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Teckenbrock can be found in the Westphalian genealogical records from the late 14th century. These records mention a family with the name Teckenbrock residing in the town of the same name. It is possible that the family may have taken their surname from the place they lived, as was common practice during that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johann Teckenbrock (1500-1572) was a German Catholic theologian and professor at the University of Cologne. He was known for his writings on the Reformation and his opposition to the teachings of Martin Luther.

The surname Teckenbrock can also be found in historical records from the neighboring regions of Westphalia and Lower Saxony. In the 17th century, a prominent family with the name Teckenbrock owned a large estate in the town of Rheda-Wiedenbrück, located in the district of Gütersloh.

Another notable individual with the surname Teckenbrock was Franz Teckenbrock (1682-1758), a German Catholic priest and theologian who served as the abbot of the Benedictine abbey in Werden, near Essen, from 1729 until his death.

In the 19th century, a family by the name of Teckenbrock played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the region around the town of Teckenbrock. Heinrich Teckenbrock (1812-1889) was a successful textile manufacturer and entrepreneur who established several mills in the area.

While the surname Teckenbrock is relatively uncommon outside of Germany, it has been carried by several individuals throughout history, including scholars, religious figures, and businessmen. The name's origins can be traced back to a specific geographic location in Germany, and its meaning is closely tied to the local landscape and language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teckenbrock

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

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

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