About Tigner
The surname Tigner is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "tigne," meaning "moth" or "moth-eaten." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a resemblance to a moth or had a tendency to be attracted to light. The surname Tigner may also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with moths or had a moth infestation.
The surname Tigner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tigner 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 Tigner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tigner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tigner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.