Taton

Taton Meaning & Origin

About Taton
The surname Taton is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "taton," meaning "to feel" or "to touch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a sensitive or delicate touch, or possibly for someone who was cautious or hesitant in their actions. The surname Taton may also have originated as a metonymic occupational name for someone involved in the textile industry, as "taton" could also refer to a type of fabric.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Taton: 247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Taton 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 Taton is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TTN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/taton*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Taton in Braille

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

The name Taton in braille

How to sign the name Taton using Sign Language

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

The name Taton in sign language

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