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

Tetmeyer, 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 Tetmeyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tetmeyer in America

Tetmeyer is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tetmeyer surname appeared 126 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 Tetmeyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tetmeyer 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 Tetmeyer

The surname TETMEYER is of German origin, originating in the regions of Lower Saxony and Westphalia during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German words "teydt" meaning "divide" and "meyer" meaning "steward" or "manager." This suggests that the original bearers of the name were likely involved in the management or division of land or agricultural holdings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Osnabrück, dating back to the 15th century. The name appears as "Teitmeyer" in a document from 1463, referring to a landowner named Henrich Teitmeyer. This spelling variation highlights the fluid nature of surnames during that period, with regional dialects and scribal interpretations contributing to different spellings.

In the 16th century, the name is mentioned in the records of the Duchy of Saxe-Lauenburg, where a Claes Tetmeyer is listed as a tenant farmer in the village of Mölln in 1543. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial origins and was becoming more widespread in northern Germany.

As the centuries progressed, the name continued to appear in various historical records and documents. One notable figure was Johann Friedrich Tetmeyer, a Lutheran theologian and author born in Hanover in 1709. His work "Theologia Naturalis" published in 1738, was widely influential in the field of natural theology.

Another individual of note was Carl Tetmeyer, a German artist and engraver born in Osnabrück in 1770. His engravings and etchings, often depicting landscapes and architectural subjects, were highly regarded during his lifetime and are now held in several museum collections.

In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Wilhelm Tetmeyer in 1826 in Hannover. He went on to become a prominent banker and industrialist, establishing several successful businesses and contributing significantly to the economic development of the region.

As the name spread beyond its German origins, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas through immigration. One notable example is August Tetmeyer, a German-American architect born in 1865, who designed several notable buildings in New York City in the early 20th century, including the iconic Flatiron Building.

While the TETMEYER surname has its roots in the agricultural and land management traditions of medieval Germany, it has since been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including theologians, artists, industrialists, and architects, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscape of both Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tetmeyer

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

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

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