Tonkin

Tonkin Meaning & Origin

About Tonkin
The surname Tonkin is of English origin and is derived from the Cornish word "tonk," meaning "a hill." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the region of Cornwall in England. The name likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on a hill. Over time, individuals with the surname Tonkin migrated to other parts of England and eventually to other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. Today, Tonkin is a relatively uncommon surname with various individuals and families bearing the name worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tonkin: 1,900
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,418
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNKN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 NG K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɑŋkɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tonkin in Braille

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

The name Tonkin in braille

How to sign the name Tonkin using Sign Language

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

The name Tonkin in sign language

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