TheNameDBTeller
OccupationalMeaning
One who tells or relates stories; alternatively, a plate or dish maker.
Etymology
From the German word 'teller' meaning 'plate' or 'dish,' suggesting an occupational origin for a pottery maker or seller. The surname may also derive from 'erzähler' (storyteller) in some cases.
About the Teller Surname
A German and Yiddish surname with occupational roots relating to either pottery or storytelling. The name has notable bearers in science and the arts.
Distribution
Found throughout German-speaking regions and among Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe.
Notable Bearers
Edward Teller, Juergen Teller