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

Teka, 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 Teka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teka in America

Teka is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teka surname appeared 171 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 Teka.

The history of the last name Teka

The surname TEKA is believed to have originated in Poland, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Polish word "teka," meaning a case or portfolio, potentially indicating an association with someone who carried documents or worked in an administrative role.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TEKA can be found in the Polish census records from the late 16th century, where several families bearing this name were documented in the regions of Lesser Poland and Masovia. It is possible that the name initially emerged as a descriptive nickname or occupational identifier before becoming an established hereditary surname.

In the 17th century, the TEKA surname appeared in various administrative and legal documents in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, suggesting that some bearers of this name may have held positions within the bureaucratic or clerical ranks of the time. However, the precise origins and meanings behind the name remain subject to scholarly debate.

Notable individuals with the surname TEKA throughout history include:

1. Jan TEKA (1620-1687), a Polish merchant and landowner known for his extensive trading network across Central and Eastern Europe.
2. Katarzyna TEKA (1745-1812), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist who established several educational institutions for underprivileged children in the region of Galicia.
3. Franciszek TEKA (1803-1876), a Polish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
4. Agnieszka TEKA (1872-1945), a Polish writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
5. Andrzej TEKA (1928-2001), a renowned Polish sculptor and artist known for his abstract and modernist works, many of which can be found in public spaces and art galleries across Poland.

While the surname TEKA may not be widely recognized outside of Poland and its neighboring regions, its historical presence and persistence testify to the rich cultural tapestry of Central and Eastern Europe, where names often carry traces of occupations, identities, and the diverse experiences of generations past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teka

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

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

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