Hi Erik, Thanks for your email. As far as I know, the Tetleys either descend from the Tetlowes/Tettelowes who were in Cheshire, England in the 1200s, the Titteleyes of Shropshire in a similar timeframe , or the Tetteleys of Axholme, England, who were mentioned in the early 1300s. I'm not aware of a Tetlie connection, but that is quite possible, I suppose. The variations in spelling were numerous in the early part of the millenium. Perhaps the 'Axholme' Tetleys were originally Tetlies. There is, in fact a small settlement called Tetley in Lincolnshire. I haven't traced any connection with the family, but I haven't really had the time to research that yet. Is there any evidence from the Norwegian side, I wonder? I've copied this to the Tetleys news list, which you'd be most welcome to join, if you wish. Just let me know, and I'll make the arrangements Regards Richard > Subject: > The surname Tetley > Date: > Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:20:01 +0100 > From: > Erik > To: > richard.tetley@virgin.net > > > > > Dear Mr Tetley, > > I'm Erik Tetlie from Norway, now studying at the University of Bristol, and I > was wondering if you have any information about the origin of the Tetley > surname. From what I have heard, the Tetley surname is originally from > Yorkshire, indicating a possible connection to the Vikings and the Tetlie > family in Norway. > > Do you have any info on this? > > Cheers > Erik > -- Born in Sheffield, but currently in Nottingham UK. Family names:- ASHFORTH, CAVE, CHAMPION, HODGES, HOPE, JACKSON, NICHOLSON, SIMPSON, SLEE, TETLEY, WALKER, WESTOVER, WOOLLEN, WILLIAMS. Home Website: http://freespace.virgin.net/richard.tetley/