Tonjes

Tonjes Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tonjes: 346
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,604
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TNJS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T05202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T OW1 N Y EH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈtoʊnjΙ›s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TNJS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tonjes in Braille

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

The name Tonjes in braille

How to sign the name Tonjes using Sign Language

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.

The name Tonjes in sign language

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