About Tefft
The surname Tefft is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Tætta" or "Tæt," which means "glad" or "cheerful." The name Tefft is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a cheerful or happy disposition. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Tefft is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tefft 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 Tefft is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tefft in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tefft using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.