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

Tegtmeier, 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 Tegtmeier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tegtmeier in America

Tegtmeier is the 31689th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tegtmeier surname appeared 729 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 Tegtmeier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tegtmeier 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 Tegtmeier

The surname TEGTMEIER is of German origin, originating in the northern regions of the country during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "tege" and "meier," which roughly translate to "tenant farmer" or "overseer of an estate." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers were likely individuals who held positions of authority or responsibility within agricultural communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TEGTMEIER can be found in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bremen, dating back to the 13th century. This manuscript references a certain "Thetmarus Tegtmeier" who was a prominent landowner in the region.

In the 15th century, the TEGTMEIER name appears in the records of the city of Hamburg, where a family of that name held significant influence and wealth. Notably, Hans TEGTMEIER (1425-1492) was a respected merchant and member of the city council.

As the surname spread throughout German-speaking regions, variations in spelling emerged, including TEGTMAYER, TEGTMEYR, and TECHTMEYER. These alternative spellings were often influenced by local dialects and naming conventions.

One noteworthy bearer of the TEGTMEIER name was Johann Friedrich TEGTMEIER (1717-1788), a Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony. His works on religious philosophy and ethics were widely read and studied in his time.

In the 19th century, the TEGTMEIER name gained prominence with the birth of William Bernhard TEGTMEIER (1816-1912), an English naturalist and author. Born in Germany, he later immigrated to England and became a respected figure in the field of ornithology and poultry breeding.

Another significant figure was Karl TEGTMEIER (1884-1952), a German architect and urban planner who played a pivotal role in the reconstruction efforts following World War II. His designs for residential and commercial buildings in cities like Hamburg and Berlin left a lasting impact on the country's architectural landscape.

While the TEGTMEIER surname may not be as widely known as some others, its roots can be traced back to the agricultural communities of medieval Germany, where its bearers played important roles in the management and oversight of lands and estates. Over the centuries, individuals with this name have made notable contributions across various fields, including religion, science, literature, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tegtmeier

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

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

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