About Tinnin
The surname Tinnin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac an t-Sionnaich, meaning "son of the fox." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Sionnach or "fox." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with fox-like characteristics or behavior. Over time, the name evolved into Tinnin and has been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct surname.
The surname Tinnin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tinnin 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 Tinnin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tinnin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tinnin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.