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

Telusma, 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 Telusma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Telusma in America

Telusma is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Telusma surname appeared 178 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 Telusma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Telusma 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 Telusma

The surname TELUSMA has its origins in Haiti, originating in the late 18th century. It is believed to be derived from the Haitian Creole words "tè" meaning "earth" and "lusma" meaning "light," suggesting a connection to the land and natural elements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TELUSMA can be found in the archives of the Haitian Revolution (1791-1804), where it appears as the surname of several individuals who fought for Haiti's independence from French colonial rule. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the struggles for freedom and self-determination during this pivotal period in Haitian history.

In the 19th century, the TELUSMA name began to appear in official government records and census documents in Haiti. One notable individual was Jean-Baptiste TELUSMA (1822-1897), a prominent Haitian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the tumultuous years following Haiti's independence.

As the TELUSMA family dispersed throughout the Caribbean and beyond, the name gained recognition in other regions. In the early 20th century, Joseph TELUSMA (1902-1985) was a celebrated Haitian artist known for his vibrant paintings depicting the rural life and landscapes of his homeland.

Another notable figure was Marie-Thérèse TELUSMA (1915-2002), a Haitian activist and educator who dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and promoting literacy programs in Haiti's rural communities.

Furthermore, the TELUSMA name has also been associated with the literary world. René TELUSMA (1928-2004) was a renowned Haitian poet and author whose works explored themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the struggles of the Haitian people.

While the TELUSMA surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Haitian names, its historical roots and the contributions of individuals bearing this name have left a lasting impact on Haitian culture, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Telusma

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

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

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