About Tannen
The surname Tannen is of German origin and is derived from the word "Tanne," meaning "fir tree" in English. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with fir trees. The name may have also been used to denote someone who lived in a house with a fir tree as a distinguishing feature. The surname Tannen is relatively common in German-speaking regions and has variations such as Tann, Tanne, and Tannenberg.
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The surname Tannen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tannen 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 Tannen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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