Teese

Teese is a surname of English-language origin that appears relatively infrequently. The exact etymology is not clearly documented in widely cited sources, but it resembles other English surname patterns and may reflect old occupational, locational, or diminutive elements. As a result, Teese has been carried by private individuals and families in various English-speaking regions.

In popular culture, the name is notably associated with Dita Von Teese, the stage name of American burlesque performer, model, and actress. Born Heather Renée Sweet, she adopts Teese as part of her professional identity, contributing to the name’s recognition beyond private use.

Outside of this high-profile association, Teese functions primarily as a family surname and as part of biographical references. It does not correspond to a widely recognized place, organization, or historical event. As with many surnames of similar rarity, its distribution is scattered across regions with English-language heritage, and it may appear in records, genealogical studies, and contemporary naming practices.