Le Tellier

Occupational

Meaning

The tile maker or the roofer.

Etymology

From Old French 'telerie' or 'telier' referring to tile-making or roofing work. The definite article 'Le' indicates an occupational origin common in Norman surnames.

About the Le Tellier Surname

A French occupational surname indicating someone who made tiles or worked in roofing. The name reflects medieval craft-based naming conventions in Normandy.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname
Rare Common

Found in France and French-speaking regions with some presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Various historical French families including notable French administrators

People with the Le Tellier Surname

Joe Le Tellier