Tongen

Tongen Meaning & Origin

About Tongen
The surname Tongen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "tunga," meaning "tongue." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their eloquence or skill in speech. The surname Tongen is relatively rare and is primarily found in Norway and among Norwegian descendants in other countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tongen: 171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNJN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH1 NG AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/tongen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNJN', 'TNKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tongen in Braille

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

The name Tongen in braille

How to sign the name Tongen using Sign Language

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

The name Tongen in sign language

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