Teige: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Teige? Think of it as Teague with a different pen. At root, the name means “Descendant of Tadhg (poet)”.

Family crest and blazon

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How the spelling arose

Teige is listed among the recognised spellings of Teague. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Other spellings include Tague.

Similar-sounding surnames on Herald Lab: Tige. Want more than a summary? See the Teige family name pack.