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

Teer, 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 Teer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teer in America

Teer is the 15499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teer surname appeared 1,889 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 Teer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teer 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 Teer

The surname TEER is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be an occupational name derived from the Old English word "tyr," which means resin or tar. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the production or trade of these materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TEER surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a Robert le Tyer is mentioned. The "le" prefix indicates a occupational surname, further supporting the theory of its origins.

In the 14th century, the TEER surname also appeared in the Hundredorum Rolls of Norfolk, where it was spelled as "Tyer." This variation in spelling was common during this time period, as standardized spelling had not yet been established.

The TEER surname may have also been influenced by place names. For instance, there is a village called Teer in Somerset, which could have contributed to the development of the surname in that region.

One notable bearer of the TEER surname was John Teer, born in 1622 in Somerset, England. He was a prominent merchant and landowner in the area.

Another individual of note was Sir William Teer, born in 1678 in Gloucestershire. He served as a member of parliament and was knighted for his service to the crown.

In the 18th century, the TEER surname also appeared in Scotland, with records showing a James Teer born in Aberdeenshire in 1732. He was a successful farmer and landowner.

The 19th century saw the TEER surname spread to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada, likely due to immigration. One notable American bearer of the surname was James Teer, born in 1845 in Virginia. He was a respected lawyer and judge.

Another prominent individual was Sir John Teer, born in 1853 in Ireland. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to education and social welfare initiatives.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teer

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

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

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