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

Teegarden, 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 Teegarden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teegarden in America

Teegarden is the 13670th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teegarden surname appeared 2,215 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Teegarden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teegarden 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 Teegarden

The surname Teegarden is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to a particular garden or enclosed area where tea was grown or traded. The name likely derived from the Old English words "teg" or "tegh," meaning "an enclosed area," and "gard" or "garten," meaning "garden."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which mentions a Robert de Teghgardyn. This suggests that the name was already in use during the 14th century, possibly indicating that the family had ties to the cultivation or trade of tea in the area.

In the late 15th century, the Teegarden surname appeared in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the affluent Paston family in Norfolk, England. This historical reference provides insights into the prominence and social standing of individuals bearing the name during that period.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the Teegarden name. However, it does mention places with similar-sounding names, such as "Tegedene" in Leicestershire, which could potentially be related to the origins of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Teegarden include:

1. John Teegarden (1785-1861), an American pioneer and farmer who settled in Ohio in the early 19th century.
2. William H. Teegarden (1829-1903), an American soldier and politician who served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and later became a member of the Illinois State Senate.
3. Tavia Teegarden (born 1990), an American actress known for her roles in movies like "Prom Night" and "Scream 4."
4. James Teegarden (1920-2007), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Teegarden Foundation, which supports educational and charitable causes.
5. Thomas Teegarden (1810-1892), an American farmer and landowner who played a significant role in the early settlement of Indiana.

While the Teegarden surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in North America, where many individuals with this name have made significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teegarden

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

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

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