About Tawney
The surname Tawney is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "tané," meaning "tanned." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a tanned complexion or someone who worked with leather. The surname Tawney is therefore associated with individuals who had a tanned appearance or were involved in the leather industry.
The surname Tawney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tawney 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 Tawney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tawney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.