Tambunan

Tambunan Meaning & Origin

About Tambunan
The surname Tambunan is of Indonesian origin and is commonly found among the Batak ethnic group in North Sumatra. The name is derived from the Batak word "tambun" which means "to gather" or "to collect." It is believed that the surname Tambunan was originally given to individuals who were known for their ability to gather or collect resources, such as crops or other valuable items. Over time, the name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Tambunan can be found not only in Indonesia but also in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tambunan: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMPNN
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T0510505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 M B Y AH0 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/tambunan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMPNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T515

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tambunan in Braille

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

The name Tambunan in braille

How to sign the name Tambunan using Sign Language

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

The name Tambunan in sign language

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