Thane

Thane Meaning & Origin

About Thane
The surname Thane is of Scottish and English origin, derived from the Old English word "þegen," meaning "servant" or "retainer." It was originally used as a title for a person of high social status, often referring to a nobleman or a military officer. Over time, the surname Thane has evolved to become a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now found among various families around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thane: 434
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0N
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/θeɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0N', 'TN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thane in Braille

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

The name Thane in braille

How to sign the name Thane using Sign Language

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

The name Thane in sign language

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