About Tanga
The surname Tanga is of Swahili origin and is commonly found in East Africa, particularly in Tanzania and Kenya. It is derived from the Swahili word "tanga," which means "sail" or "to sail." The surname Tanga likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled sailor or had a connection to sailing. It may also have been given to individuals who lived in coastal areas or were involved in maritime activities.
The surname Tanga is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tanga 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 Tanga is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tanga in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tanga using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.