Tuss

Tuss Meaning & Origin

About Tuss
The surname Tuss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tuz," meaning "fire." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a fiery or passionate temperament. The surname Tuss may have been given to individuals who exhibited such characteristics or worked with fire in some capacity. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tuss: 283
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,392
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH1 S
🌐 IPA
/tuss*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tuss in Braille

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

The name Tuss in braille

How to sign the name Tuss using Sign Language

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

The name Tuss in sign language

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