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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The surname Tonkin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Tonkin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.