About Telling
The surname Telling is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "tellen," meaning "to count" or "to reckon." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked as an accountant or a bookkeeper. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was known for being good with numbers or keeping track of things.
The surname Telling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Telling 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 Telling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Telling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Telling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.