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

Telleria, 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 Telleria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Telleria in America

Telleria is the 39164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Telleria surname appeared 562 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 Telleria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Telleria 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 Telleria

The surname Telleria has its origins in the Basque Country, an autonomous region straddling the border between northern Spain and southwestern France. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, derived from the Basque word "tella," which means "forge" or "ironworks." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in metalworking or blacksmithing professions.

The earliest known records of the Telleria surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Navarre, located in the northern part of Spain. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Juan de Telleria, a blacksmith who resided in the town of Estella in the late 1200s.

In the 14th century, the Telleria name appeared in various municipal records and legal documents across the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa, Bizkaia, and Araba. During this period, the name underwent some variations in spelling, such as Tellaria and Tellerria, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region.

In the 15th century, the Telleria family gained prominence in the town of Getaria, located in the Gipuzkoa province. Juan Martínez de Telleria (1430-1498) was a notable figure, serving as a local magistrate and landowner. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the region's political and economic affairs.

The 16th century saw the Telleria name spread beyond the Basque Country as members of the family migrated to other parts of Spain and the Americas. One notable individual from this era was Pedro de Telleria (1520-1588), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the New World and was involved in the conquest of Florida.

As the Telleria name dispersed across Europe and the Americas, it gave rise to several distinguished individuals. In the 18th century, José Ignacio de Telleria (1720-1790) was a renowned Spanish philosopher and theologian who authored numerous influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 19th century, the Telleria surname gained recognition in the field of literature. Manuel Telleria y Cabrera (1815-1887) was a celebrated Cuban poet and writer who contributed significantly to the development of romantic literature in Latin America.

The 20th century witnessed the rise of several notable figures bearing the Telleria name. Ramón Telleria (1905-1986) was a prominent Spanish architect who played a crucial role in the reconstruction efforts following the Spanish Civil War, leaving a lasting impact on the urban landscapes of various cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Telleria

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

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

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