Heraldry and the Teal Surname

Seen on a gravestone or a census line, Teal usually leads back to Teele. The family name meaning is “Dweller at the sign of the teal (a small duck)”, the same as for Teele.

Heraldry and the Teal name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Teele surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

How the spelling arose

Teal is listed among the recognised spellings of Teele. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. You may also find the name written Teel.

In the 2010 US Census, 8,937 Americans gave Teal as their last name (rank 3,976). Want more than a summary? See the Teal family name pack.