About Tegner
The surname Tegner is of Swedish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "tegn," meaning "sign" or "symbol." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who worked as a sign maker or a person who created symbols or emblems. Over time, the surname Tegner has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
The surname Tegner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tegner 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 Tegner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tegner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tegner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.