Tiegs History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Tiegs family

The surname Tiegs was first found in Bavaria, where the name Tiegarten was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Tiegs family

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Tiegs Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Teegarten, Tiegarten, Tiegarden, Tiegerden, Tegarden, Teegardner, Tiegardner, Teegartner, Tiegartner, Teagarden, Tiegartner, Gartner, Gerdner, von Gartner, Ten Gartner and many more.

Early Notables of the Tiegs family

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Tiegs migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Tiegs Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Charles Tiegs, aged 50, who settled in Chicago, in 1894

Tiegs Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Friederike Tiegs, aged 79, who landed in America from Friederikenwalde, in 1900
Franz Tiegs, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States, in 1903

Contemporary Notables of the name Tiegs (post 1700) +

Cheryl Rae Tiegs (b. 1947), American model and actress, known for her Sports Illustrated photographs and for her appearance on The Celebrity Apprentice (2012)
Oscar Werner Tiegs FRS (1897-1956), Australian zoologist, Fellow of the Royal Society, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science