About Tankesley
The surname Tankesley is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Derbyshire, England. It is believed to mean "the clearing or meadow of Tanc" or "the wood or glade of Tanc." The name Tanc is thought to be a personal name of Old English or Norse origin. Over time, the spelling of the surname has evolved, resulting in variations such as Tankersley and Tankesly.
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The surname Tankesley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tankesley 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 Tankesley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tankesley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.