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

Teeple, 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 Teeple surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teeple in America

Teeple is the 15824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teeple surname appeared 1,840 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 Teeple.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teeple 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 Teeple

The surname Teeple is of English origin, and it is believed to have originated in the counties of Essex and Suffolk in England during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "toepel," which means "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name may have initially been a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a particular hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teeple can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Teopel" and is associated with several landowners in Essex and Suffolk.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname Teeple began to appear in various historical records and documents across eastern England. In 1273, a man named John Teopel was recorded as a landowner in the village of Great Tey, Essex. Another notable individual was William Teopel, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Writtle, Essex, in 1381.

As the name spread throughout England, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Teeple, Teple, Tepel, and Teeples. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the pronunciations and dialects of different regions.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Teeple surname was Robert Teeple, who was born in Essex in the late 15th century. Another notable individual was John Teeple, a merchant and landowner from Suffolk, who lived in the 16th century and played a role in the English Reformation.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Teeple surname continued to be found throughout eastern England, particularly in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. Some notable individuals from this period include:

1. Thomas Teeple (1625-1692), a farmer and landowner from Essex.
2. Elizabeth Teeple (1678-1744), a woman from Suffolk who was known for her charitable works.
3. John Teeple (1712-1783), a merchant and ship owner from Norfolk.

As the British Empire expanded, some members of the Teeple family emigrated to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. This helped to further spread the surname and its variations across different continents.

Overall, the surname Teeple has a rich history rooted in the medieval English countryside, with its origins likely tied to topographic features and the early settlements of eastern England. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name has persisted through the centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teeple

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

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

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