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

Teli, 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 Teli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teli in America

Teli is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teli surname appeared 122 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 Teli.

The history of the last name Teli

The surname TELI is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "tellus," meaning "earth" or "land." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked the land or were involved in agricultural pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TELI surname can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Telli" and "Tilio," reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations.

In the 12th century, a notable figure bearing the TELI surname was Giovanni Teli, a prominent merchant from Venice. He is mentioned in several historical records related to trade agreements and commercial activities in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the TELI family gained prominence in the city of Florence. One of the most renowned members was Domenico Teli (1468-1534), a renowned painter and fresco artist whose works adorned many churches and palaces throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the TELI surname can be found in the records of the Papal States. Giulio Teli (1712-1789) was a respected scholar and theologian who served as a advisor to Pope Clement XIV.

Another notable figure was Antonio Teli (1803-1876), an Italian patriot and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Risorgimento, the movement for the unification of Italy. He was actively involved in the uprisings against Austrian rule and is recognized for his contributions to the struggle for Italian independence.

As the centuries progressed, the TELI surname spread across different regions of Italy, with various branches emerging in cities such as Naples, Rome, and Milan. The name also found its way into other parts of Europe through migration and trade routes, with variations in spelling and pronunciation arising over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teli

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

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

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