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

Teicheira, 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 Teicheira surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teicheira in America

Teicheira is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teicheira surname appeared 101 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 Teicheira.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teicheira 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 Teicheira

The surname Teicheira originated in Portugal during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Portuguese word "teixeira," which means "maker of wicker baskets." This occupation-based surname suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were involved in the production of woven baskets or other wicker items.

The Teicheira name can be traced back to the northern regions of Portugal, particularly in the Minho province. Records from the 13th and 14th centuries show variations in spelling, such as "Teixeira" and "Teyxeira," reflecting the regional dialects and pronunciation at the time.

One of the earliest known references to the Teicheira name is found in a historical document from the year 1287. This document, a land deed, mentions a certain "João Teyxeira" as a witness to a property transaction in the town of Braga, located in the Minho region.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the Teicheira name was Pedro Teixeira, a Portuguese explorer and cartographer who lived from approximately 1450 to 1510. He is known for his detailed map of the Amazon River basin, which he explored and documented during his expeditions to the region.

Another noteworthy individual with the Teicheira surname was Nuno Álvares Teixeira, a 16th-century Portuguese nobleman and military leader. He served as the Governor of Malacca (modern-day Malaysia) from 1559 to 1564 and played a crucial role in defending Portuguese territories in Southeast Asia during that period.

During the 17th century, the name Teicheira appeared in various historical records across Portugal. One example is António Teixeira, a theologian and philosopher who lived from 1631 to 1693. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and authored several works on metaphysics and ethics.

In the 19th century, José Teixeira da Silva, a Portuguese politician and lawyer, made significant contributions to the development of civil law and legal reforms in Portugal. He was born in 1817 and served as a member of the Portuguese Parliament for several terms.

While the Teicheira surname has its roots in Portugal, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the rich history and origin of this name can be traced back to the basket-weaving traditions and occupations of medieval Portugal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teicheira

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

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

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