About Tessnear
The surname Tessnear is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Tissington. It is derived from a place name in Derbyshire, England, which means "the settlement of Tissa's people." The name Tissa is thought to be of Old English or Celtic origin, possibly meaning "glory" or "fame." Therefore, the surname Tessnear likely refers to someone who hailed from or had ancestral connections to Tissington.
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The surname Tessnear is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tessnear 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 Tessnear in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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