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

Terell, 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 Terell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Terell in America

Terell is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Terell surname appeared 170 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 Terell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Terell 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 Terell

The surname Terell has its origins in Normandy, France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "terrier," which referred to a landowner or a person who worked on the land. The name was likely used to distinguish individuals who lived in or near a particular area or estate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Terell can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a detailed survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a person named "Terrell" who held land in Kent, England.

Over the centuries, the name Terell has undergone various spelling variations, including Terrell, Terrill, and Tyrrell. These variations reflect regional differences in pronunciation and the influence of different languages, such as Norman French and Anglo-Saxon.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Sir Walter Terrell served as the Sheriff of Hampshire and Wiltshire, England. He played a significant role in the administration of these counties during the reign of King John.

During the 16th century, a prominent member of the Terell family was Sir Timothy Terrell, a wealthy landowner and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament for Surrey in the latter part of the century.

In the 17th century, Colonel William Terrell was a prominent figure in the English Civil War. He fought on the side of the Parliamentarians and played a crucial role in several battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

Another notable figure with the surname Terell was Sir Nathaniel Terrell, who lived in the 18th century. He was a renowned mathematician and astronomer, known for his contributions to the field of navigation and the calculation of longitude at sea.

In the 19th century, a prominent individual with the surname Terell was the American politician and lawyer, David Terrell. He served as a United States Senator from Georgia and played a significant role in the development of the state's judicial system.

Throughout history, the surname Terell has been associated with various place names, such as Terrell County in Texas, which was named after a prominent family with that surname. Additionally, the name has been linked to locations like Terrell Hills, a city in Texas, and Terrell Creek in Oregon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Terell

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

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

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