Tonsor

Tonsor Meaning & Origin

About Tonsor
The surname Tonsor is of Latin origin and is derived from the word "tonsor," meaning "barber" or "hairdresser." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as barbers or hairdressers in ancient Rome. The name Tonsor signifies the profession of the barber and is often associated with individuals who were skilled in cutting and styling hair.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tonsor: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNSR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 N S ER0
🌐 IPA
/tonsor*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tonsor in Braille

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

The name Tonsor in braille

How to sign the name Tonsor using Sign Language

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

The name Tonsor in sign language

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