About Tana
The surname Tana is of Italian origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the word "tana," which means "den" or "cave" in Italian. As a surname, Tana could have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a cave or den. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was secretive or elusive. Additionally, Tana could also be a variant of the surname Tani, which is derived from the Italian word "tano," meaning "tawny" or "brown," and could have been a nickname for someone with tanned or brown skin.
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The surname Tana is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tana based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tana in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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