About Terner
The surname Terner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tarnen," meaning "to hide" or "to disguise." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled at concealing or camouflaging themselves. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Terner may have had ancestors who were adept at hiding or had a secretive nature.
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The surname Terner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Terner 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 Terner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Terner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Terner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.