Trantow

Trantow Meaning & Origin

About Trantow
The surname Trantow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "trant," meaning "slow" or "dull." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being slow or sluggish in their movements or actions. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Trantow may have had ancestors who were known for their deliberate or unhurried nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Trantow: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Trantow based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRNT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T60530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R AE1 N T OW0
🌐 IPA
/trantow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRNT', 'TRNTF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Trantow in Braille

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

The name Trantow in braille

How to sign the name Trantow using Sign Language

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

The name Trantow in sign language

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