About Tonry
The surname Tonry is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Tomhrair," meaning "descendant of Tomhrair." The name Tomhrair itself is believed to be a personal name derived from the word "tomhar," which means "prosperity" or "abundance." Therefore, the surname Tonry likely originated as a patronymic name, indicating that the bearer was a descendant of someone named Tomhrair, and it may have been used to denote a family associated with prosperity or abundance.
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The surname Tonry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tonry 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 Tonry is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tonry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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