Tantum

Tantum Meaning & Origin

About Tantum
The surname Tantum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tanta," meaning "to stretch" or "to extend." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a long reach. Over time, the name Tantum became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Tantum can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Tantum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Tantum: 179
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tantum based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNTM
🗽 NYSIIS
TAN
🔊 Soundex
T05305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 N T AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/tantum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNTM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tantum in Braille

Here's how to represent Tantum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Tantum in braille

How to sign the name Tantum using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Tantum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tantum in sign language

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