About Tennon
The surname Tennon is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Tanneguy," which itself is a combination of the elements "tannΓ©," meaning "tanned," and "gui," meaning "guide" or "leader." As a surname, Tennon likely originated as a nickname for someone with a tanned complexion or someone who worked as a tanner or leatherworker. Over time, the name Tennon has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.
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The surname Tennon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tennon 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 Tennon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tennon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tennon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.