About Tonne
The surname Tonne is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tonne," meaning "barrel" or "cask." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a cooper or barrel maker. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a barrel or cask maker or had a physical characteristic resembling a barrel. Overall, the surname Tonne is associated with the occupation or trade of barrel making.
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The surname Tonne is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tonne 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 Tonne is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tonne in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tonne using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.