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

Teron, 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 Teron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teron in America

Teron is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teron surname appeared 173 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 Teron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teron 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 Teron

The surname Teron has its origins in France, specifically the northern region of Normandy, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "terroun," meaning "land" or "territory," suggesting a connection to landowners or those who worked the land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teron can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a Norman nobleman named Raoul Teron, who held lands in the county of Essex.

During the Middle Ages, the name Teron was associated with several notable figures. In the 13th century, a knight named Hubert Teron fought alongside King Philip II of France during the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France (1209-1229). Another Teron, Jean, served as a royal chamberlain under King Louis IX (reigned 1226-1270).

In the 14th century, a prominent member of the Teron family was Guillaume Teron, a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Rouen. His name appears in various trade records and property deeds from that era.

The name Teron also has connections to several place names in Normandy, such as the village of Terron-sur-Avre and the hamlet of Terron-les-Pins. These place names likely originated from the Old French word "terroun," further reinforcing the surname's association with land and territory.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Teron was Jacques Teron (1535-1598), a French Catholic priest and theologian who played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation. He authored several influential works on theology and participated in the Council of Trent.

Another historical figure with the surname Teron was Émile Teron (1817-1892), a French painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life in Normandy. His works are part of the collections of several museums in France.

While the surname Teron may have evolved over time and spread to other regions, its roots can be traced back to the Norman region of France, where it held significance as a surname associated with landowners and those connected to the land.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teron

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

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

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