About Tomney
The surname Tomney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Tomhnéir," meaning "descendant of Tomhnéir." The name Tomhnéir itself is believed to be a personal name derived from the word "tomhna," meaning "to delay" or "to linger." Therefore, the surname Tomney likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being slow or hesitant.
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The surname Tomney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tomney 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 Tomney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tomney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tomney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.