TEA
Tea
The surname "Tea" traces its origins to England and Scotland, where it is derived from the Old English word "teo," meaning tow or twine. The name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked with twine, ropes, or cords.
Distribution
The surname Tea is relatively rare and is most commonly found in regions of England and Scotland. Over time, variations of the name have developed, including Tee, Tey, and Teay.
Notable Individuals
Notable individuals with the surname Tea include:
- John Tea (b. 1950) - A noted textile artist from Edinburgh, known for his innovative use of natural fibres in his artwork.
- Sarah Tea (b. 1985) - An accomplished violinist who has performed with several prestigious orchestras in the United Kingdom.
Variants
Variants of the surname Tea include Tee, Tey, and Teay.
Through the centuries, the surname Tea has held various spellings due to the phonetic nature of the English language. Today, it continues to be an uncommon but distinctive surname within British culture.
There are approximately 179 people named Tea in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Tea.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Charles
- Colin
- David
- Francois
- James
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Patrick
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
- Tubba
Female
- Annette
- Bertha
- Claire
- Frances
- Hazel
- Jessica
- Joanne
- Lilian
- Linda
- Lynda
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.