About Thain
The surname Thain is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "thegen," meaning "thane" or "servant." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held the rank of thane, a high-ranking nobleman or officer in medieval Scotland. Over time, the surname Thain has evolved to represent a family's ancestral connection to this prestigious position of authority and service.
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The surname Thain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thain 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 Thain is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Thain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Thain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.