About Tonning
The surname Tonning is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Tófi" or "Tófiðr," which means "Thor's peace." The suffix "-ing" indicates "descendant of," making Tonning a patronymic surname. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was a descendant of a person named Tófi or Tófiðr. Over time, this name evolved into Tonning and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Tonning is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tonning 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 Tonning is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tonning in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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