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