About Tanen
The surname Tanen is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "tannin," meaning "dragon" or "serpent." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a serpent-like appearance or possessed qualities associated with a dragon, such as fierceness or cunning. The name may also have been given to individuals who worked with or had a connection to reptiles or dragons in some way.
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The surname Tanen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tanen 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 Tanen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tanen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tanen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.