Tumbling

Tumbling Meaning & Origin

About Tumbling
The surname Tumbling is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "tumbel," meaning "to tumble" or "to fall." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was clumsy or prone to falling. The surname Tumbling may also have been given to someone who was a performer or acrobat, as tumbling was a popular form of entertainment in medieval times. Overall, the surname Tumbling likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name for someone associated with tumbling or falling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tumbling: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tumbling 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

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🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T0514052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH1 M B AH0 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈtəmbəlɪŋ/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tumbling in Braille

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

The name Tumbling in braille

How to sign the name Tumbling using Sign Language

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

The name Tumbling in sign language

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