About Tanquary
The surname Tanquary is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Tankerness" in Orkney, Scotland. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse words "tenn" meaning "tooth" and "kjarr" meaning "marsh." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Tanquary can be interpreted as "dweller by the marshy land with teeth-like features."
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The surname Tanquary is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tanquary 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 Tanquary in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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