Taussig

Taussig Meaning & Origin

About Taussig
The surname Taussig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tūsche," meaning "ink." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a scribe or a person involved in the production of ink. Over time, the surname Taussig has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Taussig: 456
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,647
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Taussig 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
TSK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AW1 S IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈtaʊsɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Taussig in Braille

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

The name Taussig in braille

How to sign the name Taussig using Sign Language

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

The name Taussig in sign language

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