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

Teta, 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 Teta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teta in America

Teta is the 34032nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teta surname appeared 668 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 Teta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teta 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 Teta

The surname TETA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia, Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "teta," meaning "breast" or "teat," which may have been used as a nickname or descriptive name for an individual with a distinctive physical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TETA surname can be found in the "Llibre Antic de la Catedral de Barcelona," a historical document from the 13th century, where the name appears as "Teta" in reference to a family residing in the city of Barcelona.

The TETA surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Ramon Teta, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Barcelona during the 14th century. His name is mentioned in various trade records and financial documents from that era.

In the 16th century, a Catalan soldier named Jaume Teta gained recognition for his bravery during the Spanish conquest of the Americas. His exploits were documented in several historical accounts of the time, including the writings of Bernal Díaz del Castillo, a Spanish conquistador.

Another notable figure with the TETA surname was María Teta, a Spanish writer and poet born in Valencia in the late 17th century. She is best known for her collection of romantic poems titled "Versos del Alma" (Verses of the Soul), published in 1712.

In the 19th century, a prominent architect named Antoni Teta made significant contributions to the architectural landscape of Barcelona. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Palau de la Música Catalana, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Over the centuries, the TETA surname has also been associated with various locations and place names. For instance, the village of Teta in the region of Aragon, Spain, is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, though the exact origin of this connection remains uncertain.

While the TETA surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Spanish colonization and migration. However, its prevalence and historical significance remain most notable in its place of origin, the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teta

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

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

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