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

Teijeiro, 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 Teijeiro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teijeiro in America

Teijeiro is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teijeiro surname appeared 116 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 Teijeiro.

The history of the last name Teijeiro

The surname Teijeiro has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the northwestern region of Galicia, Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Galician word "teixo," which means "yew tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or was associated with yew trees.

In the medieval period, Galicia was a key center of the Kingdom of León, and many surnames emerged during this time. The name Teijeiro can be traced back to the 12th or 13th century, when it appeared in various documents and records from the region.

One of the earliest known references to the name Teijeiro is in the "Tombo de Sobrado," a medieval cartulary from the Monastery of Sobrado dos Monxes in Galicia. This document, dating back to the late 12th century, includes mentions of individuals with the surname Teijeiro.

Another notable historical record is the "Tumbo de la Catedral de Santiago," a cartulary of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, which contains references to individuals with the surname Teijeiro from the 13th and 14th centuries.

In the 15th century, there are records of a Fernán Teijeiro, who was a prominent landowner and nobleman in the region of Bergantiños, Galicia. He was involved in various legal disputes and transactions related to land ownership and inheritance.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Teijeiro was Juan Teijeiro, a Galician poet and writer who lived in the city of Santiago de Compostela. He was known for his literary works and contributions to the cultural life of the region.

In the 17th century, the surname Teijeiro appears in various church records and documents from the parishes of Galicia, indicating its continued presence and prominence in the region.

One notable individual from this period was Pedro Teijeiro, a Galician priest and scholar who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his writings on religious and historical topics, and his works have been preserved in various archives and libraries.

As the centuries progressed, the Teijeiro surname spread beyond Galicia to other parts of Spain and eventually to other countries through emigration and migration. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the northwestern region of Galicia, where it originated and has a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teijeiro

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

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 Teijeiro 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.

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

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