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

Tellier, 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 Tellier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tellier in America

Tellier is the 15800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tellier surname appeared 1,843 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Tellier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tellier 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 Tellier

The surname Tellier is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "tellier" which means "tiler" or "maker of roof tiles." It first emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th century, and was initially an occupational name given to someone who worked in the trade of making tiles for roofs.

The earliest known record of the name Tellier dates back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, France. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the "Rolls of Normandy" from 1180-1195, which mentions a "Robertus le Tellier."

In the 14th century, the name Tellier began to spread across various regions of France, including Île-de-France and Picardy. During this time, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Telier," "Telier," and "Tellier."

One of the most notable historical figures with the surname Tellier was Michel Le Tellier (1603-1685), a French statesman who served as the Secretary of State for War under King Louis XIV. He played a significant role in reforming the French army and laying the foundations for the powerful military force that would later emerge.

Another prominent individual was François-Michel le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois (1641-1691), the son of Michel Le Tellier. He served as the Secretary of State for War under Louis XIV and was instrumental in the development of the French military during the latter part of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Tellier was found in various parts of France, including Paris, where it was sometimes associated with the profession of tiler or roofer. One notable example is Claude-Nicolas Le Tellier (1702-1784), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Philippe-du-Roule.

In the 19th century, the name Tellier continued to be present in France, with several individuals bearing the surname. One notable figure was Auguste Tellier (1838-1913), a French engineer and inventor who is credited with developing the first practical ice-making machine and refrigeration system.

Another prominent individual with the surname Tellier was René Tellier (1897-1980), a French actor and film director who appeared in numerous films during the early 20th century.

While the surname Tellier originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Canada, where it is particularly common in the province of Quebec due to the French colonial presence in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tellier

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

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

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