| ![Show Contents]() Teri History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy The distinguished surname Teri originated in an area of Italy, known as the Papal States. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adapt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they are characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most traditional type of family name found in the region of the Papal States is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. During the Middle Ages, Italians adopted the patronymic system of name-making because it perfectly complemented the prevailing Feudal System. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is also due to the fact that during the Christian era, people often named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Teri came from the first name Gualtero, which is a name of Germanic origin, derived from Waldhari which means Strong army. Early Origins of the Teri familyThe surname Teri was first found in the unique region of Umbria, and records can be found in 1080, with Gualtiero Gualtieri, a Count in the ancient town of Spello. Early History of the Teri familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Teri research. More information is included under the topic Early Teri History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Teri Spelling VariationsIn comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Teri include Gualtieri, Gualtiero, Gualdieri, Gualdiero, Gualdo, Gualtieriotti, Galtieri, Valtieri, Valter, Gualtierotti, Tieri, Tiero and many more. Early Notables of the Teri familyProminent among members of the family was 17 priests from the Gualterotti family of Florence; Vanne Gualtieri of Orvieto was a prominent member of the Government for over 30 years, serving as ambassador to many princes, and as leader of a few cities. Sante Gualtieri was mayor of Viterbo; Gualtiero Gualtieri was Captain of 300 soldiers under Francesco II and managed the castle in Perugia under Pope Paolo IV. Sebastiano...
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 Teri migration to the United States | + |
Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Teri or a variant listed above:
Teri Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Calogero Teri, aged 16, who landed in America from Partanna, in 1902
- Colageso Teri, aged 56, who immigrated to the United States from Partanna, in 1903
- Gaspare Teri, aged 40, who landed in America from Talemi, Sicily, in 1907
- Gaetano Teri, aged 40, who settled in America from Salemi, Trapani, in 1910
- Antonina Teri, aged 7, who immigrated to the United States from Partanna, Sicily, in 1910
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Teri (post 1700) | + |
- Teri McMinn (b. 1951), American actress
- Teri Greeves (b. 1970), American Kiowa-Comanche-Italian beadwork artist
- Teri Lynn Hatcher (b. 1964), American Golden Globe Award and three-time Screen Actors Guild Award winning, Primetime Emmy nominated actress, best known for her role as Lois Lane on the ABC comedy-drama series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
- Teri Shields (b. 1933), American actress, film producer, socialite and mother of actress Brooke Shields 1
- Teri Mosier, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 2000, 2004 2
- Teri Rennia, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Mayor of Binghamton, New York, 2013 3
- Teri Mosteller, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004 4
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Teri migration to the United States 
