Teal

Teal Meaning & Origin

About Teal
The surname Teal is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "tΔ“al," which refers to a small freshwater duck with a bluish-green color. As a surname, Teal could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a teal duck in appearance or behavior. Alternatively, it might have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a pond or marsh where teal ducks were found. The surname Teal is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Teal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Teal: 8,937
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,976
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Teal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Teal is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/til/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Teal in Braille

Here's how to represent Teal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Teal in braille

How to sign the name Teal using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Teal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Teal in sign language

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