Tirona
Tirona Meaning & Origin
About Tirona
The surname Tirona is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "tirón," meaning "pull" or "tug." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a strong or forceful personality. The surname Tirona is primarily found in the Philippines, where it is associated with the province of Cavite and is often linked to the historical figure Artemio Ricarte, who was known as "General Tirona" during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonization.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Tirona is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Tirona: 328
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 61297
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.11
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tirona 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Tirona in Braille
Here's how to represent Tirona in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Tirona using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Tirona using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
