About Tankersley
The surname Tankersley is of English origin and is derived from a place name in South Yorkshire, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "tancere" meaning "a person who made or repaired tanks or vats" and "leah" meaning "a clearing or meadow." Therefore, Tankersley likely referred to someone who lived in or near a meadow where tanks or vats were made or repaired. Over time, this place name became a hereditary surname.
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The surname Tankersley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tankersley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tankersley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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