Tignor

Tignor Meaning & Origin

About Tignor
The surname Tignor is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tignere," meaning "tanner" or "leatherworker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked with animal hides, specifically in the process of tanning or preparing leather. Over time, the surname Tignor has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tignor: 1,489
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,529
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.5

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tignor based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IH1 G N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɪgnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNR', 'TKNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tignor in Braille

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

The name Tignor in braille

How to sign the name Tignor using Sign Language

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

The name Tignor in sign language

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