About Tonks
The surname Tonks is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement" and the word "ocs" meaning "ox." Therefore, the surname Tonks is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with oxen in an enclosed area or settlement. Over time, the name has evolved and become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Tonks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tonks based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tonks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tonks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.