Tanguay

Tanguay Meaning & Origin

About Tanguay
The surname Tanguay is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "tangier," meaning "to touch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a light touch or a gentle manner. Over time, the surname Tanguay became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is now predominantly found in French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Tanguay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Tanguay: 2,409
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,802
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.82

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tanguay based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 N G EY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtængeɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tanguay in Braille

Here's how to represent Tanguay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Tanguay in braille

How to sign the name Tanguay using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Tanguay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tanguay in sign language

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