TEARE

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Teare

Teare is a British surname of Manx origin, predominantly found on the Isle of Man. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Norse personal name “Thori” which means thunder. It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor, often the father or grandfather.

The Teare family has a long history on the Isle of Man, where they have been prominent in local communities and have contributed to the island’s social and economic development. Over the years, the Teare surname has spread beyond the Isle of Man to other parts of the United Kingdom and to countries with Manx diaspora.

Variants of the surname include Tear, T'Here, and Tayer. The name Teare is relatively rare, but those who bear it can often trace their lineage back through generations of Manx ancestry.

In conclusion, the Teare surname is an integral part of the Manx heritage and continues to be a proud marker of identity for those who bear it.

There are approximately 774 people named Teare in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,998th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Teare.

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

David
James
John
Michael
Paul
Peter
Philip
Richard
Robert
Stephen

Female

Catherine
Claire
Diane
Elizabeth
Emma
Joan
Karen
Kathleen
Lisa
Margaret
Rebecca
Rosemary
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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