About Tanking
The surname Tanking is of German origin and is derived from the word "tank," which means "pond" or "pool" in German. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with tanks or ponds. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a stocky or robust build, resembling the shape of a tank or barrel.
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The surname Tanking is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tanking 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 Tanking in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tanking using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.