Tambo

Tambo Meaning & Origin

About Tambo
The surname Tambo is of Bantu origin and is commonly found in various African countries, particularly in South Africa and Zimbabwe. It is derived from the Zulu word "itambo," which means "calf" or "young cow." The name Tambo is often associated with cattle herding and signifies a connection to rural or agricultural livelihoods. It may also be used as a nickname for someone who exhibits characteristics associated with a calf, such as playfulness or innocence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tambo: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tambo 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 Tambo is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMP
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 M B OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtæmboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tambo in Braille

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

The name Tambo in braille

How to sign the name Tambo using Sign Language

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

The name Tambo in sign language

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