2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Teicheira
An occupational surname derived from a Portuguese word meaning "tiler" or "bricklayer".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Teicheira. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Teicheira surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Teicheira in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Teicheira, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.1%) and Two or More Races (7.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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One of the earliest known references to the Teicheira name is found in a historical document from the year 1287.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Teicheira
Among Census respondents with the surname Teicheira, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.1%) and Two or More Races (7.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Teicheira bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Teicheira surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White71.7% · 76
- Hispanic or Latino15.1% · 16
- Two or more races7.5% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.8% · 4
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Teicheira
Teicheira appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-16 bearers (-13.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 26,598 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,373 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-13.7%) | Down 26,598 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Up 7,373 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Teicheira surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #152,339 | 4.6% |
| Count | 101 | 106 | 5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Teicheira bearers went from 101 to 106 (+5.0% change). The surname moved up 7,373 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #152,339.
FAQ
Teicheira surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Teicheira?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Teicheira. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Teicheira?
Teicheira ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Teicheira. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Teicheira.
Has Teicheira become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Teicheira went from 101 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 5 (+5.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Teicheira?
Among Census respondents with the surname Teicheira, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.1%) and Two or More Races (7.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Teicheira in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.7% (76 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Teicheira appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (71.7%), Hispanic (15.1%), Two or More Races (7.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Teicheira (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Teicheira mean?
An occupational surname derived from a Portuguese word meaning "tiler" or "bricklayer". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Teicheira (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Teicheira?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.