Tec

Tec Meaning & Origin

About Tec
The surname Tec is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "tè" (特), which means "special" or "unique." It is a relatively rare surname and is found predominantly among Chinese communities. The name Tec signifies someone who is distinguished or exceptional in some way, reflecting the meaning of the Mandarin word from which it originates.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tec: 251
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,533
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/tɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tec in Braille

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

The name Tec in braille

How to sign the name Tec using Sign Language

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

The name Tec in sign language

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