Ternes

Ternes Meaning & Origin

About Ternes
The surname Ternes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ternes," meaning "determined" or "resolute." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed these qualities. Over time, the name Ternes became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to determination and resolve.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ternes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ternes: 1,413
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,210
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ternes 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 Ternes is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T ER1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/tərnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ternes in Braille

Here's how to represent Ternes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ternes in braille

How to sign the name Ternes using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ternes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ternes in sign language

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