About Tombaugh
The surname Tombaugh is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "tomba," meaning "grave" or "tomb." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked in or near a cemetery or was involved in the burial of the deceased. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a tomb or had some association with tombs or graveyards.
The surname Tombaugh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tombaugh 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 Tombaugh is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tombaugh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tombaugh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.