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

Teplitz, 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 Teplitz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teplitz in America

Teplitz is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teplitz surname appeared 208 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 Teplitz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teplitz 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 Teplitz

The surname Teplitz is of German origin, originating in the medieval period. It is derived from the place name "Teplitz," which refers to the town of Teplice in the present-day Czech Republic. The town's name is derived from the Slavic word "teply," meaning "warm," likely referring to the natural hot springs found in the area.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Teplitz date back to the 13th century in German-speaking regions of Central Europe. Historical records show that the name was commonly associated with individuals who hailed from the town of Teplice or its surrounding areas. It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname for those who resided near the warm springs.

One notable historical figure with the surname Teplitz was Johann Teplitz, a German artist and printmaker who lived in the 16th century (c. 1520-1585). His woodcut prints and engravings depicted religious and mythological scenes, contributing to the Renaissance art movement in Germany.

Another individual of note was Karl Teplitz (1719-1779), a German composer and violinist active during the Baroque period. He served as a court musician in various princely courts and composed several instrumental works, including violin concertos and chamber music.

In the 19th century, the surname Teplitz gained prominence with the birth of Gustav Teplitz (1825-1897), a German-born industrialist and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the textile industry and later donated a significant portion of his wealth towards the establishment of educational institutions and social welfare programs.

The name Teplitz also has roots in the Jewish community, with records indicating that some Jewish families adopted the surname after migrating from Central Europe to other regions. One notable example is Abraham Teplitz (1870-1945), a Russian-born Jewish businessman and philanthropist who supported various cultural and educational initiatives in the United States.

It is worth noting that the surname Teplitz has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Tepliz, Teplitzer, and Tepler. These variations often reflect regional linguistic differences or attempts to adapt the name to different cultural and linguistic contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teplitz

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

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

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