About Tamez
The surname Tamez is of Spanish origin and is derived from the given name Thomas, which itself comes from the Aramaic word "toma," meaning "twin." The surname Tamez is therefore a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Thomas. Over time, the surname Tamez has become relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Mexico and the United States.
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The surname Tamez is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tamez 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 Tamez is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tamez in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tamez using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.