| ![Show Contents]() Teffan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of TeffanWhat does the name Teffan mean? The Teffan surname comes form the Old French word "tenche," which was a type of freshwater fish; as such it is thought to have evolved from a nickname. 1 Early Origins of the Teffan familyThe surname Teffan was first found in Lincolnshire where the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 first list the name as John Tenche. 2 Early History of the Teffan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Teffan research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1550, 1599, 1600, 1618, 1621, 1628, 1640, 1670, 1675, 1690, 1712 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Teffan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Teffan Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Teffan have been found, including Tench, Tenche, Tenches, Tenge, Tange, Tanch and others. Early Notables of the Teffan familyHenry Teonge (1621-1690), English chaplain in the Navy and diarist, a native of Wolverton, Warwickshire, son of George Teonge. "Previous to 1670 he was rector of Alcester. On 7 June 1670 he was presented to the living of Spernall...
Another 38 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Teffan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Teffan family to IrelandSome of the Teffan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Teffan familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Teffan, or a variant listed above: William Tench who settled in Plymouth Massachusetts in 1621; one year after the "Mayflower"; Edward Tenches settled in Virginia in 1637; Francis Tange settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1810.
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
 |
