Tingey

Tingey Meaning & Origin

About Tingey
The surname Tingey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tynge," meaning "thing" or "assembly." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was involved in legal or administrative matters, or possibly someone who was known for their ability to settle disputes or make decisions. Over time, the surname Tingey became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Tingey can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tingey: 1,164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,183
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNJ
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IH1 NG G IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɪŋgi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNJ', 'TNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tingey in Braille

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

The name Tingey in braille

How to sign the name Tingey using Sign Language

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

The name Tingey in sign language

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