TEAGER
Teager
Teager is a surname of English origin, deriving from the medieval given name "Teger" or "Tegar." The name is believed to have originated from the pre 7th century Old English word "Teagor" meaning "tawny" or "fair-haired."
The Teager surname is mainly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Devon and Cornwall. It is relatively rare and has a history dating back several centuries.
Individuals bearing the Teager surname have contributed to various fields such as agriculture, business, and the arts. The name has evolved over time, with variations including Teagar, Teger, and Teagger.
In modern times, the Teager surname continues to be passed down through generations, highlighting the rich history and heritage of families bearing this name.
There are approximately 203 people named Teager in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Teager.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Steven
Female
- Abbie
- Caroline
- Diane
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Lara
- Lesley
- Maura
- Pamela
- Rebecca
- Sharon
- Susan
- Tara
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
- Taeger
- Tager
- Tagger
- Teagle
- Taggert
- Teagar
- Tagar
- Tagore
- Teage
- Dager
- Dajer
- Deager
- Degeer
- Deger
- Degier
- Dejer
- Djora
- Djouhri
- Dodger
- Doger
- Douger
- Tagari
- Taggar
- Taguri
- Tajer
- Tajiri
- Tajri
- Teagel
- Teeger
- Tegart
- Teger
- Teggert
- Teiger
- Teijeiro
- Tejeiro
- Tejera
- Tejero
- Tejura
- Tieger
- Tiger
- Tigere
- Toger
- Tuger
- Tyger
- Tagaro
- Togyer
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.