Tallman

Tallman Meaning & Origin

About Tallman
The surname Tallman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tall," meaning "tall" or "high," and the word "man," denoting a person. Therefore, the surname Tallman is believed to have originated as a nickname for a tall or lofty person. It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who stood out due to their height or stature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Tallman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Tallman: 8,174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,341
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.77

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tallman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Tallman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLMN
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɔlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tallman in Braille

Here's how to represent Tallman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Tallman in braille

How to sign the name Tallman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Tallman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tallman in sign language

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