About Tonjes
The surname Tonjes is of German origin and is derived from the given name Antonius, which itself is a Latin form of the Greek name Antonios. The name Antonius was popularized by early Christians and later spread throughout Europe. Tonjes is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Antonius. Over time, the surname Tonjes has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.
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The surname Tonjes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tonjes 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 Tonjes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tonjes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tonjes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.