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

Teti, 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 Teti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Teti in America

Teti is the 21811th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Teti surname appeared 1,192 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 Teti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Teti 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 Teti

The surname TETI is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is thought to derive from the Greek name "Titus," which means "pleasing" or "of the Titan gods." This name was particularly prevalent during the Roman Empire and was borne by several notable figures, including the Roman emperor Titus Flavius Vespasianus (39-81 AD).

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TETI can be found in the 13th century, where it appears in various Sicilian documents and records. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by families with Greek or Roman ancestry who settled in these regions during the time of the Byzantine Empire.

In the 14th century, the name TETI is mentioned in the "Codice Diplomatico di Sicilia," a collection of historical documents and charters from Sicily. This suggests that the name had already become established in the region by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the TETI family produced several notable figures, including Gaspare TETI (1620-1675), an Italian painter and engraver from Messina, Sicily, who was known for his religious and mythological works.

Another prominent individual with the surname TETI was Giuseppe Maria TETI (1675-1742), an Italian Catholic priest and historian from Calabria. He authored several works on the history and culture of his native region.

In the 19th century, Francesco TETI (1802-1872) was an Italian philosopher and political theorist from Calabria. He was a proponent of democratic and constitutional ideals, and his writings influenced the political movements of the time.

The surname TETI can also be traced to various place names in Italy, such as Teti, a town in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, and Teti Vecchio, a former municipality in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria.

Throughout history, the TETI surname has been associated with numerous individuals, including artists, writers, philosophers, and political figures, reflecting its deep roots and cultural significance in Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Teti

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

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

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