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UK surname

Tegg

A topographical surname derived from a Middle English word meaning "small meadow or pasture".

In the 1881 census there were 264 people recorded with the Tegg surname, ranking it #10,655 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 398, ranked #11,924, down from #10,655 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Basildon, Waltham St Lawrence and Edmonton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Oxfordshire, Reading and Guildford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Tegg is 456 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 50.8%.

1881 census count

264

Ranked #10,655

Modern count

398

2016, ranked #11,924

Peak year

2000

456 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Tegg had 264 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #10,655 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 398 in 2016, ranked #11,924.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 350 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Tegg surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Tegg surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Tegg 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 221 #9,630
1861 historical 198 #12,114
1881 historical 264 #10,655
1891 historical 346 #9,920
1901 historical 280 #12,193
1911 historical 350 #10,262
1997 modern 425 #10,510
1998 modern 440 #10,581
1999 modern 435 #10,754
2000 modern 456 #10,321
2001 modern 445 #10,327
2002 modern 445 #10,538
2003 modern 439 #10,487
2004 modern 404 #11,199
2005 modern 390 #11,397
2006 modern 388 #11,496
2007 modern 388 #11,630
2008 modern 399 #11,494
2009 modern 409 #11,524
2010 modern 423 #11,470
2011 modern 416 #11,492
2012 modern 399 #11,740
2013 modern 408 #11,740
2014 modern 411 #11,768
2015 modern 403 #11,835
2016 modern 398 #11,924

Geography

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Where Teggs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Basildon, Waltham St Lawrence, Edmonton, St Pancras and Tidmarsh. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Oxfordshire, Reading, Guildford and Rhondda Cynon Taf. 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 Basildon Berkshire
2 Waltham St Lawrence Berkshire
3 Edmonton Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
4 St Pancras London (North Districts)
5 Tidmarsh Berkshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Oxfordshire 020 South Oxfordshire
2 Reading 007 Reading
3 Guildford 007 Guildford
4 Reading 013 Reading
5 Rhondda Cynon Taf 001 Rhondda Cynon Taf

Forenames

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First names often paired with Tegg

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Tegg

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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Tegg is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Tegg is most concentrated in decile 5 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Tegg falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Tegg is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Tegg

The surname Tegg is an English name that originated in the county of Cheshire in the early 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "tecg," which means "servant" or "attendant." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who worked as a servant or attendant in a household or manor.

The earliest recorded instance of the Tegg surname can be found in the Cheshire Pipe Rolls of 1260, where a person named Richard Tecg is mentioned. This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that period.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Tek, Teck, and Teyk, reflecting the phonetic variations common in that era. One notable example is the mention of a John Teck in the Cheshire Assize Rolls of 1348.

The Tegg surname was also associated with specific locations in Cheshire. For instance, the village of Tegg's Nose, located near Macclesfield, was named after a prominent family who held land in the area. This connection to place names further reinforces the name's origins and geographical significance.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Tegg surname. One of the earliest recorded examples is Thomas Tegg (1776-1846), an English publisher and bookseller known for his affordable editions of popular works. Another prominent figure was William Tegg (1801-1870), a writer and publisher who authored several books on various subjects.

In the 19th century, John Tegg (1832-1901) gained recognition as a successful businessman and philanthropist in Manchester, England. He founded the Tegg Charity Trust, which provided financial assistance to underprivileged individuals and families.

Another notable bearer of the Tegg name was Edward Tegg (1857-1933), a British architect who designed numerous buildings in London and other parts of England during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Additionally, the Tegg surname has been associated with the textile industry in Lancashire, where several families were involved in the production and trade of cotton and wool fabrics during the Industrial Revolution.

While the Tegg surname may not be as widespread as some other English names, it has a rich history and connection to various regions and occupations throughout the centuries. Its origins as a name denoting service or attendance have evolved over time, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have carried this surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Tegg families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Tegg 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. Berkshire leads with 137 Teggs recorded in 1881 and an index of 71.15x.

County Total Index
Berkshire 137 71.15x
Middlesex 36 1.40x
Hampshire 24 4.56x
Surrey 17 1.36x
Lancashire 13 0.43x
Glamorgan 9 2.01x
Durham 5 0.66x
Kent 5 0.57x
Wiltshire 5 2.20x
Sussex 3 0.69x
Buckinghamshire 2 1.29x
Oxfordshire 2 1.26x
Cardiganshire 1 1.60x
Cheshire 1 0.18x
Devon 1 0.19x
Essex 1 0.20x
Worcestershire 1 0.30x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Waltham St Lawrence in Berkshire leads with 25 Teggs recorded in 1881 and an index of 3333.33x.

Place Total Index
Waltham St Lawrence 25 3333.33x
Tidmarsh 19 11176.47x
Basildon 11 1896.55x
St Pancras London 10 4.84x
Llantrisant 9 79.93x
Edmonton 8 38.70x
Hurst 8 317.46x
Pangbourn 8 1230.77x
Privett 8 3478.26x
Bucklebury 7 700.00x
Reading St Mary 7 45.40x
Streatley 7 1228.07x
Hampstead Norris 6 495.87x
Islington London 6 2.41x
Portsea 6 5.82x
Sulhamstead Abbots 6 2222.22x
Hulme 5 7.87x
Mitcham 5 63.29x
Pelton 5 137.74x
Swindon 5 28.41x
Yattendon 5 1851.85x
Beenham 4 851.06x
Bromley London 4 7.09x
Reading St Lawrence 4 97.09x
Thatcham 4 134.68x
Ashampstead 3 1000.00x
Clewer 3 38.02x
Fareham 3 47.47x
Kilmiston 3 2000.00x
Reading St Giles 3 15.88x
Southwark Christchurch 3 24.96x
Warnford 3 882.35x
Wigan 3 7.05x
Camberwell 2 1.22x
Castle Thorpe 2 689.66x
Erith 2 23.20x
Hammersmith London 2 3.17x
Hastings St Mary In The 2 21.67x
Lambeth 2 0.89x
St George Hanover 2 5.97x
Stanford Dingley 2 1666.67x
Birling 1 128.21x
Bix 1 263.16x
Boxford 1 200.00x
Brightwaltham 1 263.16x
Chatham 1 4.15x
Chelsea London 1 1.29x
Chester St John Baptist 1 9.82x
Claines 1 10.88x
Coulsdon 1 44.05x
Droxford 1 49.75x
East Budleigh 1 39.68x
Edgeworth 1 60.98x
Egham 1 13.04x
Frilsham 1 555.56x
Hambledon 1 75.76x
Heaton Norris 1 5.77x
Kensington London 1 0.70x
Kingston On Thames 1 3.33x
Llandyssil 1 38.17x
Moss Side 1 6.24x
Newbury 1 16.21x
Newton 1 4.26x
Oxford St Michael 1 151.52x
Send Ripley 1 61.35x
St Lawrence 1 16.61x
Tonge 1 15.65x
Twickenham 1 9.09x
Wanstead 1 11.27x
Westbourne 1 46.51x
Westminster St John 1 3.20x
Wokefield 1 833.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 15
Sarah 10
Emma 8
Elizabeth 7
Ann 5
Jane 5
Annie 4
Ellen 4
Emily 4
Hannah 4
Lucy 4
Martha 4
Alice 3
Eliza 3
Harriet 3
Rachel 3
Charlotte 2
Elizth. 2
Julia 2
Ada 1
Agness 1
Anne 1
Beatrice 1
Betsy 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
Elizebth 1
Ester 1
Esther 1
Ethel 1
Fanny 1
Henrietta 1
Hiatta 1
Isabella 1
Kate 1
Letitia 1
Louisa 1
Madeline 1
Margaret 1
Marian 1
Marion 1
Priscilla 1
Rebecca 1
Rosa 1
Rosina 1
Ruth 1
Sophia 1
Susan 1
Susanne 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 19
George 15
James 15
John 14
Thomas 10
Charles 8
Henry 6
Joseph 6
Frederick 5
Alfred 4
Edward 3
Richard 3
Albert 2
Enos 2
Harry 2
Herbert 2
Peter 2
Robert 2
Samuel 2
Thos. 2
Andrew 1
Arthur 1
Benjamin 1
Edgar 1
Edwin 1
Ernest 1
Fenwick 1
Fredrick 1
Infant 1
Jas. 1
Jonathan 1
Michael 1
Morgan 1
Patrick 1
Solomon 1
Tom 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Tegg surname: questions and answers

How common was the Tegg surname in 1881?

In 1881, 264 people were recorded with the Tegg surname. That placed it at #10,655 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Tegg surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 398 in 2016. That gives Tegg a modern rank of #11,924.

What does the Tegg surname mean?

A topographical surname derived from a Middle English word meaning "small meadow or pasture".

What does the Tegg map show?

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