About Tanko
The surname Tanko is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the personal name "Tanko," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Tancs," meaning "dance." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a skilled dancer or had a lively and energetic personality. The surname Tanko is relatively rare and is primarily found among Hungarian-speaking populations.
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The surname Tanko is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tanko 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 Tanko is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tanko in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tanko using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.