Tamblyn

Tamblyn Meaning & Origin

About Tamblyn
The surname Tamblyn is of Cornish origin and is derived from the personal name "Tambelin," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Tambel." The name "Tambel" is believed to have originated from the Old Cornish word "tamb," meaning "to dance." Therefore, the surname Tamblyn is thought to have originally been a nickname for someone who was a skilled dancer or had a lively and energetic personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tamblyn: 632
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,582
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMPLN
🗽 NYSIIS
TAN
🔊 Soundex
T051405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 M B L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈtæmblɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMPLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tamblyn in Braille

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

The name Tamblyn in braille

How to sign the name Tamblyn using Sign Language

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

The name Tamblyn in sign language

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