About Tenhoff
The surname Tenhoff is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "ten" and "hoff." "Ten" is a variant of the German word "zehn," meaning "ten," while "hoff" is derived from the Middle High German word "hof," meaning "court" or "farm." Therefore, the surname Tenhoff likely originated as a topographic or locational name for someone who lived near or worked on a farm associated with the number ten. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a steward or manager on a large estate or farm.
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The surname Tenhoff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tenhoff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tenhoff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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