About Tonnessen
The surname Tonnessen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the personal name Tore, which means "thunder" in Old Norse. The suffix "-sen" indicates "son of," so Tonnessen means "son of Tore." It is a patronymic surname commonly found in Norway, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Tore.
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The surname Tonnessen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tonnessen 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 Tonnessen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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