Thun

Thun Meaning & Origin

About Thun
The surname Thun is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tun," meaning "to do" or "to act." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who was involved in a specific trade or profession. The name Thun may have been given to individuals who were known for their industriousness, skill, or expertise in their respective fields. Over time, the surname Thun has likely evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thun: 453
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,902
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0N
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH AH1 N
🌐 IPA
/ΞΈΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0N', 'TN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thun in Braille

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

The name Thun in braille

How to sign the name Thun using Sign Language

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

The name Thun in sign language

Numerology