Tavener

Tavener Meaning & Origin

About Tavener
The surname Tavener is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a tavern-keeper or innkeeper. It is derived from the Middle English word "taverner," which itself comes from the Old French word "tavernier." The name signifies someone who owned or operated a tavern or inn, where travelers could find food, drink, and lodging. Over time, the surname Tavener has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Taverner or Tavernor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tavener: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tavener 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
TFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T010506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 V IY0 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/tavener*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tavener in Braille

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

The name Tavener in braille

How to sign the name Tavener using Sign Language

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

The name Tavener in sign language

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