About Tangney
The surname Tangney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Teanganaigh, meaning "descendant of Teanganaigh." The name Teanganaigh is believed to be derived from the word "teanga," meaning "tongue" or "language," suggesting that the original bearer of the surname may have been a skilled orator or someone known for their eloquence in speech.
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The surname Tangney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tangney 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 Tangney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tangney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tangney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.