About Ternus
The surname Ternus is of German origin and is derived from the Latin word "ternus," meaning "threefold" or "triple." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a connection to the number three, such as being the third child in a family or having a tripartite personality. Alternatively, it could have been a name given to someone who had a habit of repeating things three times. Over time, the surname Ternus became hereditary and passed down through generations.
The surname Ternus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ternus 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 Ternus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ternus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.