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.
The surname Tanguay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Tanguay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tanguay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.