Teter
A rare surname of uncertain origin, with no clear etymology established in the cited historical sources.
The #8,195 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 76,233 Americans shares it.
Etymology
The supplied excerpts do not give a direct derivation for Teter; they only show the name appearing in lists and in passing as a surname. In the absence of a clear headword entry, the safest conclusion is that its origin is uncertain from these sources. It may be a variant or reduced form of some other name, but the excerpts do not support a firm explanation.
History
The name is present in historical records but appears to have been uncommon. The modern U.S. census count suggests a relatively small, dispersed surname population. No notable historical bearer or settled line of development is established by the excerpts provided.
Origin
Fun fact
Because the surname is rare, it can be hard to distinguish from similar-looking forms in older records, especially where spelling was not standardized.
From the historical record
“Wymar. Martin AViinar, !Sor- niandy 11 80-05 (MTiS) ; Teter. Tustin Wimare, 1108 (lb.): John, Kichard, Y,'illi;im "Winarc orAVimar, Er.-l. c. 1272 (lUn V/yn-.'rirk, for Wyt[AR.”
— The Norman People and their existing descendants in the British dominions and the United States