About Tenery
The surname Tenery is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "tenir," meaning "to hold" or "to keep." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a tenant or a steward, responsible for managing and maintaining a property or estate on behalf of the owner. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Tenery.
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The surname Tenery is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tenery 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 Tenery is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tenery in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tenery using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.