Tonner

Tonner Meaning & Origin

About Tonner
The surname Tonner is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "tònaire," meaning "thunder." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a loud or booming voice or a powerful presence. The name may have also been given to individuals who were associated with thunderstorms or had a temperament reminiscent of thunder. Over time, the surname Tonner has evolved and been anglicized in various ways.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tonner: 410
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,851
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtənər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tonner in Braille

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

The name Tonner in braille

How to sign the name Tonner using Sign Language

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

The name Tonner in sign language

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