Thren

Thren Meaning & Origin

About Thren
The surname Thren is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "trenen," meaning "to mourn" or "to lament." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their mournful or sorrowful demeanor. The name Thren may have been given to individuals who were particularly expressive in their grief or who had a profession related to mourning, such as a professional mourner or a funeral director.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thren: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0RN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH R EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/thren*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0RN', 'TRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thren in Braille

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

The name Thren in braille

How to sign the name Thren using Sign Language

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

The name Thren in sign language

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