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

Teeling, 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 Teeling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teeling in America

Teeling is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teeling surname appeared 308 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 Teeling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teeling 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 Teeling

The surname Teeling is of Irish origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Gaelic word "taoileach," which translates to "quarreler" or "argumentative person." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a confrontational or disputatious nature.

The name is believed to have originated in County Westmeath, Ireland, where the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found. One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the Irish Annals of the Four Masters, which mentions a "Teeling" clan in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the Teelings were among the prominent families residing in the town of Moylough, County Galway. Notable individuals from this era include John Teeling, who served as the Bishop of Kilmore from 1551 to 1563.

During the 17th century, the Teeling family played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars, with several members serving in the Confederate Catholic Irish Armies. One notable figure was Walter Teeling, who fought against the English forces and was eventually executed for his involvement in the conflict.

As the Teeling surname spread across Ireland, it also found its way into various historical records and documents. For instance, the name appears in the Petty Census of 1659, which was a survey conducted by Sir William Petty to assess the population of Ireland.

In the 18th century, the Teelings continued to establish themselves as a prominent family in Ireland. One notable figure from this period was Patrick Teeling, a successful merchant and landowner who was born in 1703 and died in 1782.

The 19th century saw the Teeling surname gain recognition beyond Ireland's borders. John Teeling, born in 1802, was an Irish nationalist and writer who advocated for Irish independence. Another notable figure from this era was Charles Teeling, a politician and Member of Parliament for County Wicklow, who lived from 1800 to 1871.

As the centuries passed, the Teeling surname continued to be carried by individuals who made significant contributions in various fields. In the 20th century, for example, Patrick Teeling was a renowned Irish playwright and novelist, known for works such as "The Lark in the Clear Air" and "The Blind Ones."

While the Teeling surname may have originated as a nickname for a quarrelsome individual, it has since evolved to represent a rich heritage and a long line of notable figures who have left their mark on Irish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teeling

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

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

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