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UK surname

Teagle

An English surname derived from a location name and originally referring to someone from that place.

In the 1881 census there were 346 people recorded with the Teagle surname, ranking it #8,826 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 489, ranked #10,141, down from #8,826 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, St Columb Major and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall, Cotswold and Sedgemoor.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Teagle is 521 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 41.3%.

1881 census count

346

Ranked #8,826

Modern count

489

2016, ranked #10,141

Peak year

2000

521 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Teagle had 346 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,826 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 489 in 2016, ranked #10,141.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 435 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Teagle surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Teagle surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Teagle 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 232 #9,296
1861 historical 167 #13,956
1881 historical 346 #8,826
1891 historical 309 #10,848
1901 historical 379 #9,841
1911 historical 435 #8,724
1997 modern 477 #9,652
1998 modern 501 #9,578
1999 modern 517 #9,427
2000 modern 521 #9,325
2001 modern 496 #9,526
2002 modern 520 #9,377
2003 modern 512 #9,328
2004 modern 513 #9,338
2005 modern 484 #9,659
2006 modern 482 #9,737
2007 modern 458 #10,190
2008 modern 459 #10,265
2009 modern 470 #10,324
2010 modern 481 #10,332
2011 modern 486 #10,168
2012 modern 475 #10,232
2013 modern 501 #10,006
2014 modern 495 #10,145
2015 modern 494 #10,083
2016 modern 489 #10,141

Geography

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Where Teagles are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, St Columb Major, London parishes and Shenley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall, Cotswold, Sedgemoor and Enfield. 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 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 St Columb Major Cornwall
3 London parishes London 1
4 London parishes London 3
5 Shenley Buckinghamshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 040 Cornwall
2 Cotswold 002 Cotswold
3 Cornwall 019 Cornwall
4 Sedgemoor 001 Sedgemoor
5 Enfield 015 Enfield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Teagle

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Teagle

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Teagle, 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 Teagle surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Teagle 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Teagle is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Teagle is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

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

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Teagle falls in decile 6 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Teagle is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Teagle

The surname Teagle is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, potentially as early as the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from an Old English word "teg," meaning a small field or enclosure. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked on a small piece of land or farmland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Teagle can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. This entry suggests that the name was already established in parts of England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Teagle appeared in various records and manuscripts, often with slight variations in spelling, such as Tegle, Tegyll, or Teggyll. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

In the 14th century, there are records of a John Teagle, who was a landowner and farmer in the county of Somerset, England. This provides evidence of the name's association with agricultural activities and rural areas.

Another notable individual with the surname Teagle was William Teagle, born in 1585 in Somerset, England. He was a prominent merchant and trader who established successful business ventures in the city of Bristol.

In the 18th century, Thomas Teagle, born in 1712 in Devonshire, England, became a well-known architect and builder. He was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in the region, including churches and country estates.

The name Teagle also has connections to various place names in England, such as Teagle Hill in Somerset and Teagle Farm in Devonshire. These place names likely derive from the same linguistic roots as the surname itself, further reinforcing its connection to rural areas and agricultural activities.

Throughout history, the surname Teagle has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, architects, and landowners. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark on the historical records of England and serves as a reminder of the country's rich linguistic heritage.

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1881 census detail

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Teagle families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Teagle 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. Gloucestershire leads with 80 Teagles recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.05x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 80 12.05x
Wiltshire 73 24.39x
Middlesex 46 1.36x
Buckinghamshire 41 20.04x
Surrey 24 1.46x
Leicestershire 18 4.80x
Yorkshire 12 0.36x
Oxfordshire 10 4.78x
Cornwall 9 2.35x
Somerset 8 1.47x
Worcestershire 7 1.58x
Berkshire 6 2.36x
Staffordshire 5 0.44x
Glamorgan 4 0.68x
Bedfordshire 1 0.57x
Derbyshire 1 0.19x
Hampshire 1 0.14x
Northumberland 1 0.20x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Oldbury On Hill in Gloucestershire leads with 17 Teagles recorded in 1881 and an index of 3777.78x.

Place Total Index
Oldbury On Hill 17 3777.78x
Seagry 17 10000.00x
Chelsea London 15 14.71x
Wootton Bassett 15 576.92x
Bradwell 11 381.94x
Broughton 10 5263.16x
Swindon 10 43.07x
Little Somerford 9 2045.45x
Sileby 9 379.75x
Battersea 8 6.42x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 8 12.80x
Gloucester Kingsholm St 8 322.58x
Paddington London 8 6.43x
St Columb Major 8 251.57x
Winterbourne 8 217.98x
Barrow Upon Soar 7 225.81x
Great Malvern 7 75.92x
Hawkesbury 7 309.73x
Kensington London 7 3.72x
Tetbury 7 186.17x
Wotton Under Edge 7 179.03x
Linslade 6 300.00x
Shenley Church End 6 2857.14x
Sutton Benger 6 1463.41x
Brightside Bierlow 5 7.60x
Great Coxwell 5 1515.15x
Newington 5 4.00x
Oxford St Aldate 5 227.27x
Stapleton 5 39.71x
Cannock 4 20.06x
Purton 4 150.38x
Shoreditch London 4 2.73x
Yatton 4 188.68x
Bristol St James St Paul 3 13.55x
Burbage 3 196.08x
Didmartin 3 5000.00x
Hammersmith London 3 3.60x
Kimberworth 3 16.11x
Kingston On Thames 3 7.57x
Lisvane 3 1304.35x
Rotherham 3 15.86x
St Giles In Fields 3 25.71x
Wheatley 3 254.24x
Bermondsey 2 1.98x
Calverton 2 312.50x
Charlton 2 227.27x
Horsley 2 68.03x
Islington London 2 0.61x
Lambeth 2 0.68x
Shepton Mallet 2 32.73x
Sherington 2 285.71x
Sopworth 2 869.57x
St Pancras London 2 0.73x
Weston Super Mare 2 14.53x
Aylestone 1 33.78x
Bedford St Mary 1 22.17x
Bradford On Avon 1 10.44x
Camberwell 1 0.46x
Cardiff St Mary 1 3.08x
Clifton 1 2.98x
Gloucester St Michael 1 65.79x
Highway 1 1000.00x
Horsforth 1 13.61x
Hound 1 21.23x
Leicester St Margaret 1 1.09x
Littleton Drew 1 434.78x
Mawgan In Meneage 1 100.00x
Milton Keynes 1 357.14x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 1 3.32x
North Hamlet 1 169.49x
Oxford St Giles 1 10.03x
Penge 1 4.63x
Quarndon 1 156.25x
St Marylebone London 1 0.55x
Stoke Gifford 1 250.00x
Stony Stratford West 1 70.92x
Wendover 1 45.25x
Westminster St 1 8.01x
Wolstanton 1 2.88x
Wroughton 1 38.61x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 21
Mary 14
Sarah 12
Ellen 10
Annie 8
Alice 7
Charlotte 5
Emily 5
Emma 5
Florence 5
Ann 4
Eliza 4
Hannah 4
Jane 4
Lucy 4
Martha 4
Ada 3
Harriett 3
Kate 3
Louisa 3
Sophia 3
Amelia 2
Anne 2
Beatrice 2
Bertha 2
Caroline 2
Catherine 2
Clara 2
Fanny 2
Gertrude 2
Henrietta 2
Lizzie 2
Maria 2
Matilda 2
Rebecca 2
Rosa 2
Susan 2
Anna 1
Blanche 1
Elizth.S. 1
Ellin 1
Evelyn 1
Georgeana 1
Kathleen 1
Laura 1
Lilian 1
Lydia 1
Mahetable 1
Margaret 1
Zilpah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 18
Thomas 17
George 16
John 14
Charles 11
Henry 9
Alfred 8
Frederick 6
Walter 6
Albert 5
Joseph 4
James 3
Lewis 3
Arthur 2
Edwin 2
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Frank 2
Fredrick 2
Herbert 2
Robert 2
Alexander 1
Aurther 1
Aurthur 1
Christopher 1
Claude 1
David 1
Edward 1
Eli 1
Fred 1
Harry 1
Isaac 1
Oliver 1
Richard 1
Samuel 1
Thos. 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Teagle surname: questions and answers

How common was the Teagle surname in 1881?

In 1881, 346 people were recorded with the Teagle surname. That placed it at #8,826 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Teagle surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 489 in 2016. That gives Teagle a modern rank of #10,141.

What does the Teagle surname mean?

An English surname derived from a location name and originally referring to someone from that place.

What does the Teagle map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Teagle 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.