About Tennant
The surname Tennant is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "tenant," meaning "holder" or "occupier." It was originally used to denote someone who held or occupied land, typically as a tenant or leaseholder. Over time, the name Tennant became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a person's occupation or social status as a landholder. Today, individuals with the surname Tennant can be found worldwide, with variations in spelling and pronunciation.
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The surname Tennant is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tennant 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 Tennant is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tennant in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tennant using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.