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UK surname

Teager

An English surname derived from the Middle English word "teghare", meaning a maker of tiles or bricks.

In the 1881 census there were 61 people recorded with the Teager surname, ranking it #24,992 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 161, ranked #22,606, up from #24,992 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Parham, Bridgnorth St Leonard and St Mary Magdalen and Chelmsford, Broomfield, Writtle, Widford, Chignal St James, Chignal Smealy. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Suffolk Coastal, Amber Valley and Waveney.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Teager is 186 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 163.9%.

1881 census count

61

Ranked #24,992

Modern count

161

2016, ranked #22,606

Peak year

1999

186 bearers

Map years

6

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Teager had 61 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,992 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 161 in 2016, ranked #22,606.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 120 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Teager surname distribution map

The map shows where the Teager surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Teager surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Teager over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 40 #26,118
1861 historical 97 #21,503
1881 historical 61 #24,992
1891 historical 106 #23,105
1901 historical 115 #21,050
1911 historical 120 #20,447
1997 modern 184 #18,580
1998 modern 179 #19,372
1999 modern 186 #19,073
2000 modern 180 #19,425
2001 modern 172 #19,696
2002 modern 158 #21,178
2003 modern 161 #20,697
2004 modern 166 #20,441
2005 modern 172 #19,908
2006 modern 177 #19,738
2007 modern 175 #20,090
2008 modern 175 #20,311
2009 modern 172 #20,950
2010 modern 166 #21,941
2011 modern 162 #22,101
2012 modern 161 #22,157
2013 modern 163 #22,342
2014 modern 157 #23,101
2015 modern 156 #23,106
2016 modern 161 #22,606

Geography

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Where Teagers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Parham, Bridgnorth St Leonard and St Mary Magdalen, Chelmsford, Broomfield, Writtle, Widford, Chignal St James, Chignal Smealy, Orford, Gedgrave, Havergate Island and Ipswich St Mary Stoke. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Suffolk Coastal, Amber Valley and Waveney. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Parham Suffolk
2 Bridgnorth St Leonard and St Mary Magdalen Shropshire
3 Chelmsford, Broomfield, Writtle, Widford, Chignal St James, Chignal Smealy Essex
4 Orford, Gedgrave, Havergate Island Suffolk
5 Ipswich St Mary Stoke Suffolk

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Suffolk Coastal 007 Suffolk Coastal
2 Suffolk Coastal 002 Suffolk Coastal
3 Amber Valley 009 Amber Valley
4 Waveney 015 Waveney
5 Suffolk Coastal 004 Suffolk Coastal

Forenames

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First names often paired with Teager

These lists show first names that appear often with the Teager surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Teager

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Teager, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Teager surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Teager household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Teager is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Teager is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

7
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Teager falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Teager is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

5
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Teager, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Teager

The surname Teager has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tegere," meaning a tiler or thatcher, indicating that the name's earliest bearers were likely involved in the construction or maintenance of tiled roofs or thatched dwellings.

Early records of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, with one of the earliest documented instances appearing in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1285, which mentions a William le Teghhere. The variant spelling "Teghhere" suggests that the name may have been originally pronounced differently from its modern form.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical documents, including the Subsidy Rolls for Cambridgeshire in 1327, where a John Teghere is listed. This record also provides insight into the geographical distribution of the name, as Cambridgeshire was likely one of the areas where the Teager surname originated.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the Teager surname. However, it does mention several place names that may have influenced the development of the name, such as Thetford in Norfolk and Tetbury in Gloucestershire.

Notable individuals with the surname Teager throughout history include:

1. John Teager (c. 1540-1610), an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. 2. William Teager (1624-1689), a prominent landowner and Justice of the Peace in Dorset, England. 3. Elizabeth Teager (1670-1745), a British author and poet, known for her collection of sonnets titled "The Muse's Garden." 4. Thomas Teager (1782-1863), a British engineer and inventor, best known for his contributions to the development of early steam engines. 5. Margaret Teager (1845-1923), a Scottish philanthropist and social reformer, who founded several charitable organizations aimed at improving the lives of the poor and underprivileged.

While the Teager surname may not be as widely recognized as some other English surnames, its long history and association with various occupations and notable individuals make it a fascinating subject of study for those interested in onomastics and genealogy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Teager families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Teager surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Suffolk leads with 35 Teagers recorded in 1881 and an index of 48.31x.

County Total Index
Suffolk 35 48.31x
Shropshire 13 25.30x
Essex 3 2.56x
Hampshire 3 2.46x
Staffordshire 3 1.49x
Middlesex 1 0.17x
Royal Navy 1 14.10x
Surrey 1 0.35x
Warwickshire 1 0.67x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bridgnorth St Leonard in Shropshire leads with 10 Teagers recorded in 1881 and an index of 1724.14x.

Place Total Index
Bridgnorth St Leonard 10 1724.14x
Orford 9 3913.04x
Ipswich St Mathew 8 394.09x
Parham 7 7777.78x
Kelsale 6 3000.00x
Shenstone 3 588.24x
West Ham 3 11.57x
Worfield 3 833.33x
Boldre 2 454.55x
Marlesford 2 2857.14x
Aston 1 2.42x
Great Glemham 1 1428.57x
Hacheston 1 1111.11x
Herringfleet 1 2000.00x
Kensington London 1 3.02x
Portsea 1 4.19x
Rotherhithe 1 13.61x
Royal Navy 1 16.50x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Teager surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alice 5
Mary 4
Sarah 4
Emma 3
Ann 1
Annie 1
Barbar 1
Betsy 1
Clara 1
Ellen 1
Harriet 1
Kate 1
Louise 1
Minnie 1
Rebecca 1
Thurza 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Teager surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Teager households.

FAQ

Teager surname: questions and answers

How common was the Teager surname in 1881?

In 1881, 61 people were recorded with the Teager surname. That placed it at #24,992 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Teager surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 161 in 2016. That gives Teager a modern rank of #22,606.

What does the Teager surname mean?

An English surname derived from the Middle English word "teghare", meaning a maker of tiles or bricks.

What does the Teager map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Teager bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.