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

Teh, 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 Teh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teh in America

Teh is the 36585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teh surname appeared 611 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 Teh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teh 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 Teh

The surname "Teh" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from a place name or occupational term. Records suggest it may have been a variation of the Old English word "tæhe," which means "tough" or "hardy," potentially referring to someone with a robust or resilient nature.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property conducted in England in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The record mentions a landowner named Theodoric Teh, who held estates in Warwickshire.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family named Teh residing in the village of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. This could indicate that the name may have originated as a locative surname, derived from the place name "Tewkesbury" or a similar location.

Throughout the centuries, the name has been spelled in various ways, including Tehe, Tehe, Tey, and Tay, reflecting regional dialects and variations in pronunciation. One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir John Tey (1450-1521), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII.

In the 17th century, a notable figure was Thomas Teh (1620-1680), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Semley in Wiltshire. He published several religious works and was known for his sermons.

Another prominent individual was William Teh (1725-1798), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bristol, England. He made significant contributions to the city's infrastructure and supported various charitable causes during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, James Teh (1838-1912) was a renowned architect and civil engineer who designed several notable buildings and bridges in London and other parts of England.

While the surname "Teh" is not among the most common in England, it has a long and diverse history, with many individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teh

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

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

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