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

Teeples, 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 Teeples surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teeples in America

Teeples is the 28023rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teeples surname appeared 855 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 Teeples.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teeples 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 Teeples

The surname Teeples is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the county of Staffordshire, where it was derived from a minor location or topographical feature known as "Teeples" or a similar spelling variation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teeples can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire, dated around 1190. This historic document mentions a certain "Roger de Teepeles," suggesting that the surname had already established itself in the region by the late 12th century.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Teeples family seemed to have spread across various parts of England, as evidenced by entries in the Hundred Rolls and the Subsidy Rolls of the time. For instance, a "William Teepel" was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1327.

The name Teeples is closely associated with the village of Teeples Moor, located in the parish of Coven, Staffordshire. It is believed that the surname may have originated from this place name, with early bearers of the name hailing from or residing in this area.

Notable individuals with the surname Teeples throughout history include:

1. John Teeples (c. 1550-1620), a merchant and landowner from Warwickshire, who played a role in the establishment of trade routes with the Netherlands during the Elizabethan era.

2. Elizabeth Teeples (1628-1683), a Quaker preacher and author from Gloucestershire, known for her influential writings on religious tolerance and pacifism.

3. Richard Teeples (1719-1789), a British Army officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and was involved in the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.

4. Sarah Teeples (1801-1879), a celebrated painter and portraitist from Yorkshire, whose works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and are now housed in various museums across the United Kingdom.

5. William Teeples (1842-1918), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Lancashire, who made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry and the establishment of several educational institutions in the region.

While the surname Teeples is not among the most common in modern times, its rich history and enduring presence across various regions of England serve as a testament to its deep-rooted origins and significance within the tapestry of British surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teeples

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

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

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