About Tervo
The surname Tervo is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "terva," which means "tar" in English. It is believed to have originally been a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived or worked near a tar pit or was involved in the production of tar. The surname Tervo is relatively common in Finland and is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the tar industry or regions where tar was traditionally produced.
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The surname Tervo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tervo 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 Tervo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tervo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.