Tankard

Tankard Meaning & Origin

About Tankard
The surname Tankard is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "tankard," which referred to a large drinking vessel with a hinged lid. The name was likely given to someone who made or sold such vessels or perhaps to someone who was known for their fondness for drinking from a tankard. Over time, the surname Tankard became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tankard: 461
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,219
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tankard 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 Tankard is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNKRT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T052063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 NG K ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈtæŋkərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNKRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tankard in Braille

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

The name Tankard in braille

How to sign the name Tankard using Sign Language

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

The name Tankard in sign language

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