Tem

Tem Meaning & Origin

About Tem
The surname Tem is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "tán" (谭), which means "to talk" or "to chat." It is a relatively common surname in China and is often associated with individuals who are known for their eloquence, communication skills, or involvement in intellectual pursuits. The name may also have variations in different Chinese dialects.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tem: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TM
🗽 NYSIIS
TAN
🔊 Soundex
T050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/tem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tem in Braille

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

The name Tem in braille

How to sign the name Tem using Sign Language

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

The name Tem in sign language

Numerology